In a dramatic move at East Riding Council Annual General Meeting, Conservative Councillor Charlie Bayram crossed the floor at the start of the meeting to join the Liberal Democrats on the Opposition benches.
The defection has also prompted the local LibDems to say they think there will be a seismic shift from Conservative to Lib Dem at the next local elections.
Extra safety measures to ensure the safety of staff and voters at polling stations will be in place for the election of the next Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner.
The election for the PCC is just one of six elections taking place on Thursday, 6 May with elections for the vacant seats in the South West Holderness and South East Holderness wards as well as vacancies on Beverley Town Council, Goole Town Council, Cottingham Parish Council and Nafferton Parish Council all due to take place.
On Thursday 6 May 2021, Hull City Council local elections and the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election takes place.
Residents in Hull have their chance to vote on who represents them in their local ward area, and who represents the Humberside area as Police and Crime Commissioner.
Nigel Farage is running scared of the Liberal Democrats according to their candidate Denis Healy.
His comments come after the Brexit Party leader announced he will not be standing a candidate in Beverley & Holderness in the upcoming general election.
Deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats Denis Healy says the political landscape is changing.
His comments come after the Liberal Democrats demolished the Conservative Party to win another seat on East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Beverley Town Council has hit the ground running with a cross-party initiative to acquire premises that can provide administrative offices alongside facilities for the benefit of the town as a whole.
Following the first meeting of Full Council after mayor-making, members discussed the initiative and agreed that the old school buildings on St Nicholas Road could be ideal to fulfil this vision.
The Liberal Democrats have been named as the Official Opposition to the Ruling Conservative Group.
The move reflected the fact that the 8-strong Liberal Democrat Group were the second largest political grouping on the Council, following gains at May 2nd Local Elections.
Councillor Denis Healy is promising the people of Beverley that under the Liberal Democrats residents can enjoy change.
The Liberal Democrats enjoyed an outstanding night at the local elections that saw them take control of Beverley’s Historic Core.
The Conservative Party have suffered a catastrophic defeat at the local elections in Beverley.
Results from the polls held on Thursday saw the Tories wiped out in Beverley’s Historic Core. They were defeated in St Mary’s while also been banished from Beverley Town Council.
Local Labour Party members say they are feeling optimistic about winning all three seats in Minster and Woodmansey.
Candidates Ann Willis, George McManus and Claire Wildey have been out door knocking ahead of the election on Thursday 2 May.
Councillor Denis Healy has raised his concerns with regard to the delay in sending out postal votes to East Riding Residents.
Cllr Healy says the delay means some voters will miss out on taking part in the election which takes place on 2 May.
Local Elections will take place on the 2 May. Residents are being reminded they do not need a polling card to vote. However, anyone wishing to take part will need to have registered to vote.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging as many people who are registered to vote to ensure they do so.
Democrats & Veterans Party candidate Thomas Flynn says he is standing in the local elections due to out ‘failed political establishment.’
Mr Flynn, who is from Beverley will be standing in the Local Elections within the St Mary’s Ward.
What should you be looking for when you go to the polls on May 2 to vote in the local elections?
This is a question many of us will ask ourselves over the coming days. Polling cards are already being issued and the candidates are out looking for your support.
Liberal Democrats certainly have the Weak and Wobbly Tories firmly in their sights. With the local elections just weeks away candidate lists reveal the true extent of their onslaught.
Sources with the Liberal Democrats say that they are fully committed to the election campaign while confident they can oust a number of Conservatives.
Following the recent surge in Labour Party membership, East Riding Labour Party will be fielding 61 candidates. The party will have candidates across all 26 wards in the elections to County Hall on May 2nd.
Families will be at the heart of the campaign when East Riding Labour launches its assault on Tory-held seats at County Hall.
A resident in the town for 50 years and an unquestionable commitment to the community Ian Gow is looking for Beverley to back him in the local elections.
Mr Gow is hoping that people will cross his box and get him elected onto Beverley Town Council in the May 2 local elections.
A protest vote at the Local elections in the East Riding is the perfect opportunity for people to be heard.
For many, it will be the first time people can go to the polls and show their discontent at how the Conservatives have let everybody down.