Former teacher, Andrew Bryant spoke in support of local parents whose children go to Larkrise school.

Andrew attended the Wiltshire Council Cabinet meeting last month and told the ruling Conservatives that their plan to close the local school was wholly wrong and harmful for our most vulnerable students.

It's time to demand better for Trowbridge. Our town has been ignored for far too long by the ruling Conservatives.

Under them, our town centre has declined, our roads are a mess and our schools don't receive fair funding, so our children are disadvantaged.

The Conservatives have cut our Police. They have abolished our Youth Service. Local, young families are struggling to find an affordable first home.

"I retired last summer. I now have the time to dedicate myself to working for residents.

My husband Graham and I have two grown up children and two grand children. We love spending time with them.

Previously I spent 23 years as a Trowbridge Primary School Manager. As a parent and grandparent, and having worked in education, I care passionately about families and children. All our children have the right to a first class education and to grow up in a safe and happy environment.

Andrew Bryant took his concerns about Trowbridge to the top table.

He spoke about them to both Lib Dem MPs who are vying for leadership of the party.

"I was very impressed by Andrew and his determination to get things done for local residents," (Jo Swinson MP, Deputy Leader of the Lib Dems).

"Andrew has a clear action plan. He will be a very effective local Councillor speaking out for local people," (Sir Ed Davey, former Cabinet Minister for Green issues).

Andrew Bryant, local FOCUS community newsletter editor and Trowbridge's youngest ever Mayor is standing to be our next Councillor.

"I am delighted to be selected to stand for Drynham," said Andrew.

"Trowbridge and local residents have been let down continuously by the Conservatives. There are urgent priorities for action.