Ward profile: Thornbury

THORNBURY ward covers the same area as the town council - the town itself and the immediate area surrounding it.

It includes Lower Morton and Milbury Heath but most nearby villages, including Alveston, are in the neighbouring Severn Vale ward.

In 2019 the election was a twoway contest between the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives.

All three places on the council went to the Lib Dems, whose thirdplaced candidate was 1,554 votes ahead of the leading Tory, having received more than twice as much support.

The turnout was 39%.

This time, the Tories and Lib Dems are joined by two other candidates: one each from Labour and the Green Party.

The Voice invited all of the candidates, via their parties, to submit a short statement and picture, to introduce themselves to voters.

They appear here in the order they will be listed on ballot papers.

Castle Schools, £4.6m being invested into Thornbury High Street, purchasing the former hospital site to facilitate the delivery of our new health centre, and funding for new transport routes. John wants to see Thornbury thrive.

Chris Davies (LD)

A Chartered Insurer who worked in financial services, has lived and raised his family in Thornbury for 45 years. Chris is completing his first term on the Town Council, is currently Mayor of Thornbury and is hoping to join South Gloucestershire Council to continue to promote the town’s interests.

Jen Gash (Grn)

I’m an occupational therapist and artist who lives in Thornbury with my family.

Janet Buxton (Con)

Conservatives have committed unprecedented funding into renewing Thornbury's infrastructure – over £16million into improving Marlwood and Castle Schools, £4.6m being invested into Thornbury High Street, purchasing the former hospital site to facilitate the delivery of our new health centre, and funding for new transport routes. Janet wants to see Thornbury thrive.

John Buxton (Con)

Conservatives have committed unprecedented funding into renewing Thornbury's infrastructure – over £16million into improving Marlwood and

Westminster politicians and big business do not prioritise the needs or address the impact of environmental issues on the wellbeing and futures of ordinary people in places like Thornbury. Local people need a choice to vote Green.

Olivia Owusu-Antwi (Con)

Conservatives have committed unprecedented funding into renewing Thornbury's infrastructure – over £16million into improving Marlwood and Castle Schools, £4.6m being invested into Thornbury High Street, purchasing the former hospital site to facilitate the delivery of our new health centre, and funding for new transport routes. Olivia wants to see Thornbury thrive.

Jayne Stansfield (LD)

Jayne is an experienced South Glos and Town Councillor. She was a teacher at Castle School and now is a lecturer at Bristol University. Jayne wants to continue as a councillor to achieve more emphasis on building homes to meet local need with open spaces for residents.

Maggie Tyrrell (LD)

Maggie is an experienced Councillor whose latest role on South Glos Scrutiny Commission has confirmed her belief that consultation and collaboration are key to good decision-making. Maggie is also a tennis official, organising tournaments for young people across the region. She’s a proud grandmother of two girls and two boys.

Alasdair Weeks (Lab)

"I'm a 35-year-old married father-of-two. I moved to Thornbury to raise my family amongst a brilliant community. If elected I will fight to: Restore vital local public transport connections. Use SGC's healthy reserves to help with the cost of living crisis. Improve the poorly-planned High Street redevelopment. Reopen Armstrong Hall."

Key to parties, as described on nomination statements:

Con: Conservative Party Candidate

Grn: Green

Lab: Labour Party

LD: Liberal Democrats