A veteran campaigner from Peasedown St John has decided to throw his hat into the ring for the upcoming Parish Council by-election on Monday, 15th August.
Nathan Hartley, who previously served as a B&NES Councillor for the village from 2007–2015, as well as Deputy Leader of B&NES Council and Leader of the Independents, stood down from district-level politics last year to take a ‘year out’ to travel.
Nathan said: “Peasedown St John really is a fantastic place to live. Since I first became a Councillor in 2007, there has been a huge growth in the number of community projects and initiatives that bring people together.
“After travelling around Europe and parts of Asia last year, I realised how significant and special the strength of community feeling is in our village – something I’ve not found elsewhere.”
Nathan will be standing as an Independent candidate in the by-election.
He added: “I realised some time ago that party-politics gets in the way of local politics. Representatives on Town and Parish Councils shouldn’t be affiliated to a party – but rather prioritise the needs of the local people they represent. I’m standing in this by-election on my record of action over the last fifteen years. I do hope the people of Peasedown will, once again, lend me their support.”
Two vacancies have arisen on Peasedown St John Parish Council that will be filled through a contested by-election on Monday, 15th August.
Polling Stations will be open from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m., with a result expected to be declared later that evening.