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Lib Dems back as a major force in British politics
In Gloucester, Councillor Rebecca Trimnell increased our vote share by 2.7% compared with 2019 – polling 10.4%.
Councillor Usman Bhaimia is part of the Liberal Democrat team in Barton & Tredworth.
Usman lives on Barton Street and has been a resident of the area for many years.
He has represented Barton & Tredworth on the city council for 20 years.
You can contact Usman on 01452 506354 or 07703 839 919 or usman.bhaimia@gloucester.gov.uk
In Gloucester, Councillor Rebecca Trimnell increased our vote share by 2.7% compared with 2019 – polling 10.4%.
With the Liberal Democrats now running Gloucester City Council the party is best placed to beat the Conservative incumbent MP on July 4.
The Liberal Democrats were appointed to the leadership of the local authority at Monday afternoon’s annual general meeting of the council.
They won 17 of the 39 seats the council, with the Conservatives on 11 seats, Labour on seven and the Independents on four.
Gloucester City Council had made it harder to use the pay by phone option – often favoured by elderly residents who do not want to pay online – for the annual £50 bin charge.
Councillor Usman Bhaimia, who represents Barton and Tredworth ward, becomes the 13th Lib Dem councillor on Gloucester City Council.