I HAVE had the honour for the last four years of representing the Dursley division which includes, Coaley, Uley, Nympsfield, Frocester, Owlpen and Leonard Stanley.

The result of the county council election means I will no longer be the county councillor. I wish to thanks all the people who voted for me and the various town and parish councils for all their support.

I also wish to formally thank all members of Cam, Dursley and Berkeley Labour branch, who worked tirelessly for me and with me during the last four years.

I always planned that this would be my last election as I am a firm believer in stepping aside and giving younger people an opportunity to stand for election.

Lastly I wish to thank the SNJ for its coverage of local affairs, you have always given me a fair hearing and I very much appreciate that.

Stephen Lydon

Leonard Stanley