Published: October 28, 2008
Lib Dems announce county council election candidate for Burnham North

Liberal Democrat members in Burnham North have picked local councillor and lifelong resident Mike Mansfield to fight the Burnham North County Division in 2009.

Mike, who fought the seat in 2005, said: "I've lived in the town all my life, and have always wanted to represent the town I love in County Hall."

Mike is a founding member of Burnham's Louvigne-de-desert twinning association, and has been Chairman of the group for many years. He regularly helps at Burnham's Gateway Club and is well-known for his community work.

Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Tessa Munt said: "I'm very pleased Mike has been selected to stand up for the people of Burnham North. Mike is really well known to local people, has lived here all his life, and is involved with many local organisations."

"Mike and I have already met hundreds of local residents and businesspeople, and we look forward to meeting many more on the doorstep, and at our regular surgeries which are advertised on Burnham-On-Sea.com and in the local papers."

Joe Leach, leader of the Liberal Democrats on Sedgemoor District Council, who works with Mike, added: "Mike was selected for his passionate, hard work which no one can falter. He is respected by all sides for his fairness and dedication to the community. I have never been happier with the choice for Burnham North."

Mike has served on Sedgemoor District Council for nine years and was Leader of the Liberal Democrats there from 2007-2008. He also serves on Burnham and Highbridge Town Council for the Burnham East Ward.

Cllr Mike Mansfield is pictured with Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate Tessa Munt beside the fountain in Burnham's Seaview Road