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David Ellams standing in front of St Nicholas's Church on Newport High Street.

Lib Dems gain from Tories in Newport South by-election

Lib Dem candidate David Ellams has beaten the Conservatives in the town council by-election in Newport South

1 May 2026

Cllr Thomas Janke shakes hands with David Ellams on Newport Hight Street

David Ellams selected as Newport South by-election candidate

Telford & Wrekin Lib Dems are delighted to announce the selection of David Ellams as the candidate in the Newport Town Council...

1 Apr 2026

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Kerry Weston selected for Haygate by-election

Liberal Democrats have selected local NHS worker Kerry Weston as their candidate in the Wellington Town Council by-election.

30 Oct 2025

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Cllr Sarah Syrda stands by an activity board in the play park

Newport Councillor spearheads play park upgrade

A popular children's play park in Newport is undergoing a major refurbishment — thanks in large part to the efforts of local Councillor Sarah Syrda, who has championed the project and secured the funding.

16 Aug 2025

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Cllr Thomas Janke in his mayoral regalia

Thomas Janke becomes Mayor of Newport

Cllr Thomas Janke has been elected by his fellow town councillors as the new Mayor of Newport.

16 May 2025

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A group of Shropshire Lib Dems with signs stating "Liberal Democrats winning here"

Liberal Democrats take control of Shropshire Council

The Lib Dems took 42 of the 74 seats, with the Conservatives pushed to third place

2 May 2025

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Lib Dems gain from Tories in Newport South by-election

David Ellams selected as Newport South by-election candidate

Kerry Weston selected for Haygate by-election

Newport Councillor spearheads play park upgrade

Thomas Janke becomes Mayor of Newport

Liberal Democrats take control of Shropshire Council

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