Elections for the City of York Council take place on Thursday 5th May. Polling stations are open between 7:00am and 10:00pm.
If any resident would like a lift to the polls please telephone us on York (01904) 794111
There are 10 candidates competing for the 3 seats in the Westfield Ward.
I am joined by Andrew Waller and Mark Waudby as the 3 Liberal Democrat candidates in the poll.
Biographies
Steve Galloway lives in Foxwood and has been a local Councillor for 38 years. A former Lord Mayor of York, he was the Council Leader between 2003 and 2008. In Westfield he led the campaign to provide a roundabout at the Askham Lane ring road junction and backed the new Front Street “Explore” library.
Askham Lane resident Andrew Waller is the current Leader of the council. He was first elected to represent the Westfield Ward in 1994. Andrew championed the replacement of the Hob Moor and York High school buildings and was the architect of the 3 fold increase in recycling rates seen in the City in recent years.
Mark Waudby lives in St Stephens Road . He had 8 years experience on the York council before moving to Westfield. He recently led the fight to have the White Rose site redeveloped quickly and is a keen supporter of our new “Energise” sports and leisure centre.
Result last time (2007)
LibDem 1485
Lab 838
Con 423
Others 335
(Average vote per party)