Shirley
Southampton Test Constituency
I’m standing to be your local councillor because I love Shirley and — like you — I'm frustrated with the council’s waste and inaction. As your councillor, I will always be available to listen to your concerns and ideas. Together, we can create the change that Shirley wants and needs.
George Percival - Lib Dem candidate for Shirley
George Percival
George lives in Shirley and is a full-time firefighter based at St Mary's. His role gives him a unique perspective on the challenges facing our community and the importance of local government in solving them. He hopes to make Shirley a vibrant and sustainable community that provides opportunities for all to thrive.
George says, "Our parks, social housing, and roads are deteriorating while money is spent in less urgent areas. I’ve seen the impact of these cuts first-hand. The Lib Dems are working to invest in our communities, protect local services, and ensure social housing is properly maintained.
“For years now, I’ve been lobbying the council to deliver its promised projects, improve bus services, and tackle housing concerns. That's why I'm the best choice to be Shirley's new councillor.”
It's Lib Dem or Labour here in Shirley
The choice in Shirley is clear: Lib Dem George standing up for you, or Labour taking you for granted.
In the May 2024 local elections here, only the Lib Dems increased their vote share. Labour and the Conservatives went down! And our canvassing in Shirley shows the result is going to be very close between Labour and the Lib Dems. Every vote really does count!
Labour's candidate doesn't even live in Shirley - they live miles away on the other side of the River Itchen.
Only Lib Dem George can stand up for Shirley residents on the council.
The Liberal Democrats’ priorities for Shirley and Southampton
✔️ Improve local services
George and the Liberal Democrat team are campaigning against irresponsible Labour cuts to vital local services. George will always work to protect community facilities and services.
✔️ Protect our environment
The Liberal Democrats are committed to improving our environment. We are calling for more street trees, improvements to local parks, and investment in renewable energy.
✔️ Invest in our communities
Our community spaces should be attractive for residents and visitors to shop, eat and drink. We will build more social housing, and repair our crumbling stock, to meet housing demand.
The Liberal Democrats have a strong record of success in Southampton.
On 10th October, use your vote for the local Lib Dem team fighting hard for Shirley.
Labour neglect and financial mismanagement
Labour have neglected our area, made savage cuts to vital local services, and are taking you for granted.
Southampton City Council has been pushed to the brink of bankruptcy by Labour’s waste. They have cut children’s services, turned the street lights off at night, and scrapped the meals on wheels service.
George has been demanding buses come back to Hill Lane, tackling fly-tipping in Stratton Road, and scrutinising the council's record and finances. Join his fight for a better Shirley and Shouthampton.
Back George Percival on 10th October for real change in Shirley and Southampton.
Promoted by A Clifton-Melhuish on behalf of George Percival (Liberal Democrats), all at Flat 2 Elizabeth Court, Aberdeen Road, Southampton SO17 2LU.