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Richard Cherry

Richard Cherry is a Liberal Democrats candidate in Burgess Hill East in the West Sussex local election.

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Richard Cherry's policies

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Richard has lived in Burgess Hill with his family for over 40 years.

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An experienced local councillor, he has been County Councillor for Burgess Hill East for the past five years.

Richard is passionate about ensuring that young people get the best start in life. He has been a governor for both secondary and primary schools in our area, including as Chair of Governors at the Burgess Hill Academy. Richard is a trustee of the newly re-opened Park Centre, with its long tradition of providing leisure facilities for young people.

Finally, Richard knows that local residents’ number one concern is the condition of our roads. Together with his fellow Lib Dem County Councillors, Richard has continually fought for increased emphasis and spending on better road maintenance and repair.

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

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https://www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/team2026/burgess-hill-east

South East Liberal Democrats

Richard Cherry's local party is South East Liberal Democrats.

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Richard Cherry's elections

Date Election Party Results Position
2026 Burgess Hill East: West Sussex local election Liberal Democrats (Results due after 07 May 2026) Position not available
2021 Burgess Hill East: West Sussex local election Liberal Democrats 1,726 votes (elected) 1st / 5 candidates
2019 Burgess Hill Franklands: Mid Sussex local election Conservative and Unionist Party 528 votes (not elected) 3rd / 6 candidates
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