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Matthew John Gotheridge

Matthew John Gotheridge was a Conservative and Unionist Party candidate in Melbourne in the South Derbyshire local by-election. They were elected with 928 votes.

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Matthew John Gotheridge's policies

Statement to voters

For Derbyshire County Council’s elections on 1st May, Matthew Gotheridge will be standing as the Conservative Candidate for Linton Division to represent the communities of Catton, Cauldwell, Coton in the Elms, Drakelow, Linton, Lullington, Netherseal, Overseal, Rosliston and Walton upon Trent.

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Matthew serves as a district councillor in South Derbyshire where he is a member of the planning committee. He believes passionately in standing up for our rural communities and shares the concerns of many local residents about plans for the incinerator on our doorstep as well as proposals for solar farms in the division. If elected Matthew will work closely with parish councils across the division to address issues that matter to local residents including concerns around traffic and road safety.

This statement was last updated on March 23, 2025.

This statement was added by Matthew John Gotheridge, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.

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Matthew John Gotheridge's elections

Date Election Party Results Position
2025 Linton: Derbyshire local election Conservative and Unionist Party 258 votes (not elected) 4th / 5 candidates
2024 Melbourne: South Derbyshire local by-election Conservative and Unionist Party 928 votes (elected) 1st / 5 candidates
2023 Stenson: South Derbyshire local election Conservative and Unionist Party 266 votes (not elected) 4th / 4 candidates
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