South Holland Independents

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South Holland Independents
Leader Robert Gibson
Founded17 March 2021 (2021-03-17)
Headquarters Spalding, Lincolnshire
Ideology Localism
Colours  Light Blue
Slogan"People Before Politics"
Lincolnshire County Council
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South Holland District Council
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Website
shindependents.com

The South Holland Independents are a British political party based in South Holland District in the county of Lincolnshire, England. The group was formed in 2021 by several independent councillors on South Holland District Council. [1] [2]

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History

In the 2021 Lincolnshire County Council election, the party elected 3 councillors. [3]

In the 2023 South Holland District Council election, the party elected 15 councillors, leaving the Conservative administration with a majority of 1. [4] [5] They also managed to unseat the council's leader, Gary Porter. [6]

In November 2023, the party lost a seat to the Conservatives: the result of the vote count had been a tie, so it was decided by drawing lots. [7] [8]

Principles

The group seeks to prioritise the needs of local people over national politics. The issues they focus on include tougher action on anti-social behaviour, tackling fly tipping, improving leisure facilities, and expanding green waste collection. [9] [10] [11]

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References

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  3. Banks, Barnaby. "Elections results 2021". Lincolnshire County Council. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
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  5. "District and Parish Council Elections - 4 May 2023". South Holland District Council. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  6. "Local election results 2023: Three Tory leaders toppled in Lincolnshire". BBC News. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  7. "Declaration of Results - Spalding St Paul's Ward". South Holland District Council. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  8. "Conservative Party retakes Spalding St Paul's ward seat in dramatic tied contest". LincsOnline. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
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