Conservatives name candidate for borough council by-election

WARRINGTON Conservatives have named their candidate for upcoming by-elections for seats on the borough council and Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish Council.
She is Moira Dolan, a Grappenhall resident for 17 years and local businesswoman.
The by-election is caused by the resignation of former Liberal Democrat councillor Ryan Bate, who is moving to the United States to take up a position at the British International School in Washington DC.
In a message to residents, Ms Dolan said: “I am delighted and honoured to have been selected to stand as Conservative candidate for borough and parish councillor for Grappenhall and Appleton Thorn. If I am fortunate enough to be elected, I intend to listen to your views, concerns and recommendations and campaign on your behalf.
For far too long the Liberal Democrats have taken us for granted and have failed to deliver for Grappenhall. They have been propping up the Labour administration and it is time for change in Grappenhall and Warrington. I look forward to working with my Conservative colleagues and Andy Carter MP if I am elected to make Grappenhall an even better place to live, work and bring up a family.”
Warrington South MP Andy Carter said: “Moira brings great experience in business; she knows the area well and is part of the community that she now wants to represent.
“We need a joined-up team in Grappenhall, a Conservative councillor at the Town Hall, campaigning for local residents and working closely with a Conservative MP in Westminster, standing up for people in this area on issues like 6/56, Thorn Cross Prison and the pressures on road infrastructure.”
Cllr Wendy Maisey, chairman of Warrington Conservatives, added: “We are delighted to confirm Moira as the Conservative Party candidate for Grappenhall.
“Her home is Grappenhall, she’s aware of the big issues as well as the day-to-day issues that affect residents and her neighbours. I’m confident Moira will be a strong voice for all and look forward to campaigning with her over the coming months.”