Boston District Independents

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Boston District Independents
Leader David Witts
Founded 24 August 2011 (2011-08-24)
Preceded by Boston Bypass Independents
Ideology Localism
Politics of the United Kingdom
Political parties
Elections

The Boston District Independents were formed in 2012, by the four remaining Boston Bypass Independent councillors on Boston Borough Council. They are Councillors Alison Austin, Richard Austin, Helen Stapes and David Witts.[1]

Electoral performance

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Frampton and Holme By-Election, 18 October 2012

Caused by the resignation of Independent Councillor Brian Rush (formerly a member of the Boston Bypass Independents).[2] The Boston District Independents declined to stand and instead assisted another Independent candidate, Maggie Peberdy who came second with 139 votes or 26.7%.[3]

Group Reorganisation

At Boston Borough Council's Annual General Meeting in May 2013, the group was reconstituted as "Independent Group 2".[4]

Leaders

  • 2011 - 2012: Cllr Helen Staples
  • 2012 - 2013: Cllr David Witts[5]

References

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