Campaigning local resident elected as new Councillor for Weavers

Residents of Weavers ward have elected Labour's John Pierce, the local resident who led the campaign that saved Rushmead One Stop Shop, as their new councillor.

John, who works for the National Housing Federation, was selected to fight the seat vacated following the resignation of Labour councillor and nurse Anna Lynch.

John said:

“I’m very proud to have been elected and promise to fight to represent the people of Weavers. 

“I started the campaign to save Rushmead because I care passionately about the lives of local people in our community.  Every day people speak to me about problems with anti-social behaviour, dirty streets and estates, and drug dealing.

“I’ve worked and campaigned for better, more affordable housing throughout my whole career and will be doing all I can to focus the Council’s attention on the housing issues families face in Weavers.”

Contact information for John and surgery details can be found here.

Cllr. Joshua Peck said:

“John is a decent, passionate and effective champion for local people.  He will be a formidable councillor for Weavers."