A DEFEATED Labour candidate says he remains committed to making Burntwood a better place.
Cllr Darren Ennis, leader of Burntwood Town Council and Lichfield District Council member for Chasetown ward, saw his hopes of landing a seat at Staffordshire County Council dashed as Reform celebrated a landslide victory with wins in 49 of the 62 divisions.
But despite his defeat to Robin Hall in Burntwood South, the Labour representative said his intentions to improve the town had not changed.
“The election was for a role I didn’t previously hold, so in real terms nothing has changed for me.
“I stood because I wanted to take that next step to have more influence over the big stuff like highways, education, libraries and social care.
“But it wasn’t meant to be this time.
“That said, I’m still here, still working hard and still committed to making Burntwood a better place.
“I’ll be working with the new county councillor where I can – and where needed I’ll be holding them to account too.
“Thank you to everyone who supported me, voted and sent kind messages.”
Again this is good to hear. Local people working hard for their areas regardless of this result. Well done and keep up the good work.
Do we have your support Cllr Ennis in defending the latest attack on our wonderful greenbelt at Coulter Lane? I’m sure a lot of Burntwood residents would like to know which side all of our Burntwood councillors are on, are you with the developer or the residents fighting this proposal?
A travesty. I assume Cllr Hall will locate Burntwood and arrange an office and surgeries, there’s lots beside potholes and I don’t think pronouns come first.
I’m not a fan of the Labour Party and it’s policies mainly on a general scale but have seen Darren at many events etc in the Burntwood/ Chase Terrace and Chasetown area and he comes across as a very hard working, enthusiastic and approachable guy who always seems to have a smile on his face so I’m glad he’s not going to step away from local politics.
What a class and upstanding gentleman..
After all he has tirelessly tried to do for our community, just to be kicked in the teeth by his own. For him to say that he is still going to work hard for our town , speaks volumes for the man!
We haven’t heard a word from the other bloke (who is he?) from Stone or wherever. No one knows because he won’t disclose his whereabouts .
I am still completely disillusioned how a local community like ours can turn their back on one of their own for some faceless wannabe 🤷🏼♂️.