Mick is the Town Councillor for Bridgwater Victoria. He has worked in Bridgwater since 1976 and was councillor for Hamp 1987 to 1995. Elected as a councillor for Victoria in 2011, he has ensured that the green spaces in the ward, such as Victoria Park, Crowpill Park and Linham Road Park have been regularly maintained.
Mick has recently secured 76K EDFe mitigation funding for regeneration of the green spaces at Meadowside, Crowpill and Countess Avenue, which will take place in 2019.
As Chair of the Victoria Park Community Centre Board, Mick has made sure that the Luncheon Club can still continue to provide hot meals for the elderly, and he has obtained project funding for Active Living, the Dance Class, Diversity Voice, Digital Inclusion, Youth Club, St George’s Hall and Victoria Park Bowling Club.
As Portfolio Holder for Economy on Bridgwater Town Council, he has negotiated EDF mitigation funding for congestion in response to the Hinkley C development. The funding will be spent on the Bridgwater Town Centre, Railway Station and the Victoria Ward area.
Mick has always been available to take on casework for residents who need support regarding housing, universal credit, planning and problems relating to anti-social behaviour.
Town Leader Smedley and District Group Leader Lerry at the last election count.Cllr Mick Lerry Leader of SDC Labour groupKen at his final election with Mick LerryCllr Mick Lerry Cllr Mick Lerry Labour spokesman on the economy is not happy with the Tory approach to recoveryLabour Leader Mick Lerry hears the news about ‘no fault evictions’Cllr Lerry out and about discussing the local economy with the Town TeamCllr Mick Lerry prepares to present his motion on Sunday Trading“We will never turn our backs on Generation Rent. ” Cllr Mick LerryCllr Mick Lerry presents his report on Employment, Skills, Training and calls for more Local Labour AgreementsCllr Mick Lerry talks about the situation in our schoolsMick Lerry is the Town Councils portfolio Holder for Economy Clare Moody and Mick Lerry at Rivers House. “Cuts to flood defence spending are a false economy”“Labour is today setting out our plans to revive the dream of home ownership for millions of families and put first time buyers first.”Cllr Mick Lerry“Tourism is a major contributor to the UK economy, providing jobs for 3.1 million people” Cllr Mick LerryMick Lerry – E,ployment and opportunity is a major part of the projectCllr Mick Lerry “We’ve seen real progress in the key target seats we need to win in order to form the next government in 2015″Cllr Mick Lerry showing Ed Miliband around the Somerset Levels during the floods.Cllr Mick Lerry with anti-bedroom tax protestors outside Sedgemoor District CouncilCllr Mick Lerry – ” “Tories have caused their own problems”Baroness Jan Royall with Cllr Mick Lerry, Mick Lerry and Baroness Royall at Environment Agency HQ discussing the winter flooding with staff.Ed Miliband visiting the Somerset levels with Cllr Mick Lerry and flood victim Cllr Julian Taylor“Cllr Mick Lerry makes the case for cycling
Cllr Mick Lerry Town Councillor for Bridgwater Victoria
