Barnwood
Local councillor chosen as Lib Dem parliamentary candidate for Gloucester
Rebecca Trimnell, who is a councillor for Westgate on the city council, was chosen by local Lib Dem party members.
7 Jan 2024
Councillor Rebecca Trimnell and Councillor Howard Hyman are the Liberal Democrat team for Westgate.
Rebecca, who lives in the ward close to Gloucester Cathedral, was elected in a by-election in March 2023 and won her seat from the Conservatives. She is now the cabinet member for community engagement.
Howard Hyman, who lives in Westgate, is an experienced councillor and former Mayor of Gloucester. He was first elected to represent Westgate in May 2024 having served as a councillor in Elmbridge ward since 2016.
Rebecca will be the Liberal Democrat candidate for Westgate & Hempsted division in May's county council elections.
If you have any issues you would like Rebecca to take up on your behalf you can get in touch with her by email at rebecca4westgate@outlook.com
You can also follow Rebecca on Facebook at fb.me/WestgateWardSpotlight
Gloucester City Council
Tory leisure boss urged to apologise
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Gloucester City Council
Fears over city council finances
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Gloucester City Council
Barton Pool to host club gala behind closed doors
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Gloucester City Council
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Gloucester City Council
When will the Barton Pool reopen, councillors demand
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