Country Council elections May 1st 2025
On May 1st County Council elections will take place.We are confident of representing more people at all levels of local government, because voters have seen that Greens get elected here and that we are dedicated and effective.
Hear from your candidates
We are delighted to have such a strong slate of candidates standing in the Council elections 2025.
Gary Luff
Gary joined the Green Party in 2022, inspired to get involved in politics by his two teenaged daughters, who had already joined the party and were attending meetings. In May 2023 he was elected as a district councillor for Painswick & Upton in a by-election, getting 45% of all votes and becoming the first non-Tory to represent the ward since it was established in 2016. Gary’s 1,168 votes gave him a resounding win, with his nearest rival, the Conservative candidate, getting only 817 votes. Gary is also a parish councillor for Painswick,
liz hillary
I have been running a landscaping firm with my husband in the Stroud District for the last 25 years. We specialise in ecological works creating wetland habitats, providing erosion control and sustainable drainage systems and doing protected species mitigation. I have lived in the area for thirty years with my family and I love the beauty of the landscape, the independent spirit of the local people and the variety of creative and artistic expression that can be found in the area.
Richard Dean
Dr. Richard Dean, a local GP, is running for election in the Dursley division. He has previous political experience, having campaigned for Stroud District Council and worked on Carla Denya’s MP campaign for Central Bristol. Driven by his passion for Green Party goals, Richard advocates for reducing pollution, supporting community energy, and combating climate change.
kerri tyler
Green Party member Kerri works for people-powered conservation charity Stroud Valleys Project, who have been working alongside the canal development to protect biodiversity. She has a background in journalism and previously worked for the Australian Consumer Association, campaigning for fairness and accountability in marketing, health, finance and food standards.
JOHN PATIENT
John started his career as an economist with an insurance company and has also been an independent consultant. His clients included many well-known businesses and governments both here and in the US, Switzerland, Germany and Kuwait. Since retiring from full-time work, John has recently been getting increasingly involved in local politics. He stood for election to Stroud District Council in May 2024 in the Hardwicke ward. John believes that as a county councillor he can campaign for measures to help mitigate the effects of climate change and press for better public transport, among other things.
chloe turner
Chloe Turner was elected in 2021 as county councillor for Minchinhampton and is standing for re-election.
She is also a district councillor for Minchinhampton, a position she was elected to in both 2021 and then again in 2024.
She says of her four years in the role: “They have been satisfying, challenging and enjoyable – and sometimes infuriating. The best part has been working with my four Green colleagues at GCC, who all have different strengths and interests.”
gill thomas
Gill was elected as Parish and District Councillor for Minchinhampton in 2024. She was already active in the local community and saw standing for election as a way to get more involved with politics at a grass-roots level. Gill says: “Being a District Councillor has been an incredibly rewarding experience, and I’ve particularly enjoyed making a meaningful difference in our communities.” She is now standing for election to Gloucestershire County Council as a way of building on this work, expanding her reach and influence to create an even greater impact.
craig horrocks
“Craig was elected as a Stroud Town councillor for Farmhill and Paganhill in May 2024 and has worked to raise the profile of his ward within the Town Council. He says: “Most rewarding has been the opportunity to get involved in local community projects such as the Paganhill Transformation Group and Cashes Green Community centre, which do such great work. A larger Green group on the county council in May would lead to more focus on local voices and communities”.
Tom Jarman
Tom, a chartered engineer with Oxford and Cambridge degrees and business experience, seeks election in Stonehouse, advocating for “doughnut economics” and a sustainable future. He aims to join a Green-led coalition to drive social justice and environmental protection, focusing on finance, transport, housing, and waste. He pledges to challenge the local incinerator contract, promote ethical housing, and support community-led initiatives. Tom emphasizes transparency and accountability, promising to work across party lines for positive change.
natalie rothwell-Warn
Natalie Rothwell-Warn was elected to Stroud District Council in May 2024, representing Stroud Slade ward, and has found the role rewarding, especially in improving communication between residents and council officers. She’s particularly proud of her work resolving issues at Nouncell’s Cross, where improved communication has helped tenants engage with a regeneration project. Ready to take on the challenges at the county level, Natalie is motivated to bring about positive change, especially as Gloucestershire moves toward becoming a unitary council.
Sue fenton
Sue, Stroud’s deputy mayor and Green Town Councillor, has a background in journalism and public relations and is the local Green Party’s press officer. She previously served as a borough councillor in Surrey. She’s passionate about environmental and social improvements, and hopes to amplify the Green group’s impact on GCC. Outside politics, she enjoys family history, creative writing and music.