I’m Ellie Plater and I’m proud to be re-standing as your Labour Candidate for the Bedwell County Division election on Thursday 1st May 2025.

Full statement

I was honoured to be elected to this position in a by-election last August and I’m asking for your support to serve another term.

I’ve spent most of my life here. My daughter has now turned 1, and like me she’s growing up in the town I’m proud to call home. Like you, I just want the best for my family.

So far I’ve worked hard to get road repairs done, complete your casework, hold regular ward surgeries, lobby for better bus networks and push for funding for SEND provision.

But it still remains the case, that for too long, the Conservative-run County Council have let down our residents and schools and left roads, transport and social care to deteriorate. We all deserve so much better.

I want to continue to be Bedwell’s champion on the County Council, trying to fix these issues one by one. You can read what I plan to do next below!

My plan for change in our area

1. Tackle the Cost of Living Crisis - I’ll push the County Council to invest in Stevenage, boost our local economy and leave more money in your pocket.

2. Be your champion on the County Council - It’s time to move on from a failing Conservative County Council and elect Councillors who truly care about our community.

3. Introduce a SEND taskforce - We’ll set up a SEND taskforce of parents, schools and representatives to address the mess left by the Conservative County Council.

4. Crack down on anti-social behaviour - We’ll introduce a zero tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour, from enforcing fly-tipping fines to ensuring rapid police responses.

5. Finally fix Potholes - We’ll establish a road and transport improvement plan to tackle potholes and ensure we have reliable, affordable public transport.