Recent changes led to a change in city council's political balance
The Scotforth area of Lancaster is the focus of a by-election on Thursday, October 3, for a seat on Lancaster City Council. It comes as the city council has seen a slight change in its political make-up following some recent developments.
The candidates for the seat are Mark Andrew Arnell, from Galgate, standing for Labour and the Co-operative Party; Malcolm Martin, of Lancaster, standing for the Liberal Democrats; Andrew Robert Otway, of Lancaster, for the Green Party; and Timothy Wood, of Lancaster, for the Conservative Party.READ MORE: Lancashire mini market wants to sell alcohol but is facing claims over 'illegal vapes'
Lancaster City Council currently has 22 Green Party councillors, who have become the largest political group, followed by Labour with 21 councillors. Former Labour Coun Phil Bradley recently left the group and became an independent. Following next week's by-election result, places on the council's different committees will be reviewed and allocated on the size of each political group. At this week's full council meeting there was a requirement to review current political representation on committees following the summer's changes. Recommendations included proposals for the Greens to get an extra seat on the planning committee and the Conservatives to gain a seat on the appeals committee.
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