Labours Choice for By Election

The Leyland Labour Party has chosen its candidate for the forthcoming by election in the Leyland Central ward. Caleb Tomlinson, a local man, is the brother of the current Leader of South Ribble Labour Councillors, Matthew Tomlinson.

Caleb said " I am delighted to have been chosen to fight this seat as the Labour candidate. I have seen, first hand, some of the things Matthew has been able to do for people and I would love the chance to do the same. If elected, I would campaign against the Council's planned sale of the green space at West Paddock and would seek to reinstate the Tories cut in investment in children's playgrounds."

The election has been caused by the resignation of the man dubbed 'Leyland's worst ever Councillor', Ray Woodburn. Mr Woodburn, a Conservative, had been criticised by the Labour Group for his poor attendance record.

The by-election will be held on June 4th, the same day as elections for the European Parliament and for Lancashire County Council.