I’m Laurence Bradley, your Labour Party candidate for the Bixley division in the Suffolk County Council elections on May 7th.

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I’ve been part of this community for over 30 years and live locally. My children grew up here, I spent 15 years as a Scout leader, and I am now a trustee of one of our fantastic local charities, Iceni. Supporting the community has always been a big part of who I am.

As the weather brightens, you’ll often find me cycling along Suffolk’s quiet roads, gardening, or enjoying the cultural events in Ipswich’s parks.

Professionally, I have spent much of my career helping organisations use technology to better serve people, with a particular focus on supporting individuals through change and new ways of working. Local government in Suffolk is about to undergo its biggest transformation in over 50 years, moving from one authority to three unitary councils. I want to help ensure that this transition is as smooth as possible for residents, and I believe my experience puts me in a strong position to represent Bixley through that change.

While social media plays an important role in modern politics, it’s conversations on the doorstep that matter most to me. Hearing directly from residents is an irreplaceable privilege. Please do get in touch and let me know what matters to you.