Following the recent surge in Labour Party membership, East Riding Labour Party will be fielding 61 candidates. The party will have candidates across all 26 wards in the elections to County Hall on May 2nd.
Families will be at the heart of the campaign when East Riding Labour launches its assault on Tory-held seats at County Hall.
A resident in the town for 50 years and an unquestionable commitment to the community Ian Gow is looking for Beverley to back him in the local elections.
Mr Gow is hoping that people will cross his box and get him elected onto Beverley Town Council in the May 2 local elections.
A protest vote at the Local elections in the East Riding is the perfect opportunity for people to be heard.
For many, it will be the first time people can go to the polls and show their discontent at how the Conservatives have let everybody down.
Matt Jukes, Hull City Council Chief Executive and elections Returning Officer has today published the Notice of Election in the Guildhall.
The pre-election period is now underway, running from the publication of Notice of Election to the close of polls at 10pm on Thursday 2 May.
The Liberal Democrats were at the head of the queue as nominations for the East Riding council elections officially opened this week.
Nine Liberal Democrat candidates covering all three of the Beverley council wards handed in their nomination papers at County Hall within an hour of the nomination window opening.
Two high profile local councillors have made the switch from Labour to the Liberal Democrats. Cllr Peter Astell and Cllr Tom Astell made the switch bringing with them a wealth of experience.
Their move has certainly been welcomed by Cllr Denis Healy. He also confirmed the pair would be contesting the Minster Woodmansey seats in the upcoming local elections.
A look back at 2018 shows it was a good year for the small Market Town of Beverley.
2018 saw Beverley as a town achieve a number of things, while there were also some great stories in the community. Of course, there was other not so good news too.
Local Cllr Denis Healy has voiced his concerns after it was revealed that the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race will be in the East Riding, the same day of the local elections are being held.
Cllr Healy supports the race but fears that road closures and the influx of visitors could impact voters. He is also worried that the clash of dates could impact the turnout of people who may be put off visiting their polling station.
Walter Sweeney has warmly endorsed a campaign that aims to keep Beverley looking good. Launched by Beverley’s Mayor Cllr. Bryan Pearson, Mr Sweeny is fully behind the project to reduce litter in the town.
Mr Sweeney, who will be replacing the veteran politician in the upcoming local elections under the Conservative banner. Consequently, he is calling for residents to take more responsibility, and keep Beverley tidy.
MP Graham Stuart says he is honoured after he confirmed he was reselected to represent the Conservative Party in June’s General Election.
Mr. Stuart who enjoys a commanding majority is the odds on favourite to retain his seat for the third time and looking to represent Beverley & Holderness for the fourth time.
Having walked down every street in St Mary’s not only as part of this by-election campaign, but also from last year’s general election campaign
Hull and East Riding Green Party are urging people to make sure they are registered to vote to avoid being left out in the cold.
Beate Willar the Beverley party has hit out at the local media claiming are simply not getting the coverage afforded to those with large marketing budgets.
The Beverley Party have released a statement ahead of the local elections without questioning who the town belongs to and also the decisions being made that are impacting the lives of the residents.
Ali Crompton who will be standing in the local elections in May says more should be done to engage young people saying he would look to re-open up facilities in the local area if elected.
The Green Party Manifesto, ‘For the Common Good’, will be unveiled by Green Party Leader Natalie Bennett, and Green MP Caroline Lucas, in London.
George McManus of the Labour Party says Conservative councillor Bryan Pearson overstepped the mark when he tore down their signs in the centre of Beverley earlier today.
With the elections less than 100 days away, residents across the East Riding are being reminded they need to register in order to vote.
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