The Liberal Democrats in Great Yarmouth have said they want to see a 'fair deal' for the borough as they announced their largest slate of election candidates for more than 20 years.

On Thursday, May 4, people in the borough will have their chance to vote on who they want to represent them and their ward at Great Yarmouth Borough Council.

The Lib Dems have put forward seven local candidates contesting the wards of Bradwell South and Hopton, Central and Northgate, Gorleston, Southtown and Cobholm, and Yarmouth North.

The Conservatives, the Labour Party and Independent candidates are also standing in those wards, while the Green Party is putting forward candidates in Gorleston and Reform UK is contesting Yarmouth North.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Local elections take place in Great Yarmouth on May 4. Pictured is a count at a previous election in 2016. Photo: Archant. Local elections take place in Great Yarmouth on May 4. Pictured is a count at a previous election in 2016. Photo: Archant. (Image: Archant)

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to take action on a number of issues including ensuring that more truly affordable housing is built, declaring a “climate emergency” and lobbying the county council to ensure that roads across the borough are made safer.

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John Shreeve, Liberal Democrat candidate for Bradwell South and Hopton, said: “I’m delighted that people in Great Yarmouth will once again have the opportunity to vote for the Liberal Democrats.

“Residents across our borough are fed up with being taken for granted by their Conservative-led council and this Conservative Government.

"A vote for the Liberal Democrats is a vote for change, and to get a fair deal for Great Yarmouth," he said.

Mr Shreeve also said that the Lib Dem-led administration in North Norfolk has "shown the positive impact" the party can have on councils.

Also standing in Bradwell South and Hopton are: Carl Annison, Robert Price and Katy Stenhouse (Conservative), Anthony Capewell, David Greggs and Lesley Rodin (Labour), Mark Godfrey (Lib Dems) and Sue Hacon (Ind).