The Labour Party has announced its list of candidates for the May 6 election, which sees every seat on Warwick District Council contested. Labour candidates are standing in all 45 seats.

The Council was last elected in 1995. Labour was returned as the largest group. Cllr Ian Dove, Labour Group leader, has led the authority since 1995.

Cllr Dove said,

"We have an outstanding record of achievement over the last four years, and a clear vision of what we can achieve for the community over the next four years."

Cllr Dove added,

"When we took over a council many of its buildings were in disrepair and important issues like the Old Town and Agenda 21 were gathering dust. All that has changed. We have reduced the amount of spending on administration, but we have steadily improved services, and this year we have cut the District Council’s share of the Council Tax. We now have a council recognised for its excellence and delivering efficient services."

Cllr Dove said,

"If it had been left to the Tories, there would have been no restoration of the Pump Room, no modernisation of Warwick market Square and no One-Stop Shop in Kenilworth."

Cllr Dove described the forthcoming election as being about "securing more progress with Labour or slipping back to lethargy and in efficiency with the Tories. I am confident that the voters of Warwick District will remember the years of Tory neglect and turnout in support of the Labour Party’s programme."