Stafford Borough Independents is a new name that will appear across the Stafford Borough Council elections this year, as a new political party has been formed to bring together existing and future independent councillors.
Stafford Borough Independents has recently been registered with the Electoral Commission, creating a party of independent-minded individuals who report only to themselves, their group and most importantly, the electorate. Whilst still being classed as a political party because of their Electoral Commission registration, the group aims to represent local values whilst being free of influence from the big Westminster parties and their politics.
On May 4th 2023, residents in Stone will join those across the borough in voting for new local councillors. Stafford Borough Independents will field a number of candidates across wards both in Stone and across the wider borough. These will be recognisable on the ballot paper by their use of the Stafford Borough Independents’ name, as well as the political parties’ Stafford knot logo.
A spokesperson for the party told A Little Bit of Stone:
“We are a group of independent-minded individuals from a range of backgrounds who work hard supporting our residents in resolving their concerns. We judge issues solely on their merits and always try to work collaboratively with others.
We do not believe that National Parties offer the most effective approach locally because their policies and attitudes are invariably dictated in London, and local voting is determined from above.
None of our candidates are permitted to be a member of a National Party and all are committed to constructive discussion and more effective decision making. It really is time for a change in approach.”
The party believes it is time for a change in approach and hopes to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the Stafford Borough Council.
The Stafford Borough Independents’ decision to contest the local elections is likely to generate significant interest, given the growing public dissatisfaction with traditional party politics. The party’s focus on local issues and commitment to independent decision-making could appeal to voters disillusioned with the national parties’ Westminster-centric approach. The group currently makes up 20% of the Stafford Borough’s sitting councillors, known as the Borough Independent group.
It remains to be seen how the new party will fare in the upcoming elections, but their presence is sure to add an interesting dimension to the campaign. With local issues taking centre stage, the elections could prove to be a crucial turning point in Stafford Borough’s political landscape.
To find out more about the Stafford Borough Independents, you can visit their social media account on Facebook – Stafford Borough Independents
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2 comments
bob
How many were tories?
Clive
Not many, some were from Cannock Chase Independents, a failed group, who tried to sell the locals down the river.