Candidates - Independents for Frome

Meet the Candidates

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Berkley Down Ward
College Ward
Highpoint Ward
Innox Ward
Keyford Ward
Market Ward
Oakfield Ward
Park Ward

Ali Barclay

Ali Barclay has been an IfF councillor for Berkeley Ward for the last four years and will be standing again in May. As well as being a founder member of Fair Housing for Frome, she's worked hard to develop links between the council and the many community groups, and wants to ensure that that the whole town continues to be represented.

Andy Palmer

As a business owner, Andy Palmer has been really impressed with how the Town Council has worked with and for the business community in Frome. In fact so impressed that he's standing for IfF in Berkeley Ward to keep the good work going for the benefit of the whole town.

Anita Collier

Anita Collier has been active in the Frome community for many years, including being Chair of Trustees at PAC and a Governor at Frome College. Now she's standing for IfF in Berkeley Ward in order to make even more of a difference.

Sheila Gore

Sheila Gore has been both a shop owner and Mayor in Frome, as well as an IfF councillor since the last election. Her experience will give the council continuity, as well as experience of the town's business needs.

Lizzie Boyle

Lizzie Boyle will be standing for IfF in College Ward in May. She runs her own environmental consultancy, and wants bring her experience as a sustainability expert and small business owner to improve Frome's future for both residents and employers.

Rob Collett

Recently retired from psychotherapy, Rob Collett now has the time to focus on making the town even stronger by building a warm, friendly community spirit and using his skills to create a town where everyone feels they have a place. He will be standing for IfF in College Ward.

Scott Ward

His experience as a trustee for the Friends of The Mount, Marston & Keyford Community Association prompted Scott Ward to become an IfF candidate for Highpoint ward. He wants to make sure that no part of the town is overlooked, making sure everyone thrives together.

Rich Ackroyd

Standing in Keyford Ward, Richard Ackroyd has been a councillor for four years and is currently Mayor. Now that he has learnt his way around the maze of local government, he wants to make it quicker and more responsive, so that the town gets faster results and better value for money.

Anne Hills

First off it's Anne Hills, standing in Keyford. Recently retired, Anne's experience working on behalf of elderly and vulnerable people means that she'd like to focus on helping them if elected.

Sara Butler

Our next candidate is Sara Butler who will be standing for IfF in Keyford Ward. Her background is in community engagement, and she wants to make sure that everyone in Frome gets a voice in shaping the town's future at a time of rapid change.

Mark Dorrington

Mark Dorrington is standing again in Market Ward after being elected for IfF in March 2018. As well as providing continuity, he wants to make sure that the council is providing for every part of the community in the town - and as a founder trustee of Fair Frome, CAB advisor and charity quiz night host, he knows the place pretty well.

Nick Dove

Standing in Market Ward is Nick Dove. With many years experience in both policing and community engagement, he wants to build a safe, friendly and inclusive community in Frome.

Maxine Crawley

Maxine Crawley will be standing for IfF in Oakfield Ward in May. A career in local government combined with free time volunteering has given her a lot of insight into how Frome can work better, and she's particularly keen to focus on road issues and local business if she's elected.

Paul Horton

Paul Horton became a candidate because he wanted to build on IfF's amazing successes in the last eight years, and continue to build a thriving and innovative town. He will be standing in Oakfield Ward in May.

Andy Wrintmore

Andy Wrintmore combines being a rock drummer,a radio DJ & working in the Co-op, a job which puts him right at the heart of the community. Previously a member of the youth council, he wants to champion Frome's artistic life , ensuring that the younger generation and our future social leaders are supported and equipped to enjoy it and prosper. He will also be standing in Park.

John Nelson

While based in Frome, John Nelson works globally on community rights, sustainability and conflict resolution. He wants to use this experience to listen to the people of Frome and create the next exciting phase for the town. He will be standing in Park Ward.

Steve Tanner

Managing Director of an industrial valuation company, Steve Tanner is IfF's candidate in Innox ward. His part in the campaign fighting for concessions for residents when Edmund Park was developed made him keen to do more work for the town and he has a passion for making sure that developments in Frome meet the needs of local people.