In 2011 Bridgwater Political divisions were re-organised and the Hamp ward reduced to the area around the Old Hamp estate while the Taunton Road from Rhode Lane to the town was added to the new town centre Westover ward.
Former Hamp councillors,Kathy Pearce & Brian Smedley, who livedin the Westover ward were elected in 2011 whilst the new HAMP Ward saw the election of long serving councillor John Turner on the Town Council along with Arian Moore who also stood and was elected for District with Steve Austen.
All 3 councillors are Hamp residents
ADRIAN MOORE
Adrian was born and educated on Hamp and still has many of his family living on the estate.
Adrian has previously served as a District, County and Town Councillor for many years including 3 years as Bridgwater Mayor . He is an active carnivalite and knows how important carnival is to our town.
Adrian
has said that he will work hard to rejuvenate and bring back the
community spirit to Hamp and knows that the council must do more to
bring jobs to Bridgwater .He supports the re-building of the excellent
Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood School as one way of creating
local employment and improving local facilities for our young people.
STEVE AUSTEN
Steve
Austen moved to Somerset 25 years ago and has lived on Hamp for the
past 14 with his wife Stella. Both have previously worked for Sedgemoor
District Council for many years and have witnessed the waste and
political indecision first hand.
Steve
is a trustee of the Hamp Community Association and Bridgwater YMCA who
have just completed a new sports and fitness complex for all residents
of Sedgemoor;.
Steve,
who has been involved in the local community for many years and has
helped many people in this time, knows that the local Council should be
doing more for Bridgwater.
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