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# Lib Dems confirm candidate for Lichfield District Council by-election
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lib-dems-confirm-candidate-for-lichfield-district-council-by-election/
- Published: 2025-06-21T06:09:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-06-19T14:10:13.000Z
- Description: The Liberal Democrats have confirmed their candidate for a Lichfield District Council by-election following the resignation of the local authority’s former leader.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Alrewas, Fradley, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:45, News

THE Liberal Democrats have confirmed their candidate for a Lichfield District Council by-election following the resignation of the local authority’s former leader.

The Alrewas and Fradley seat will be up for grabs after the resignation of independent member Mike Wilcox who [stepped down for “personal reasons”](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/former-leader-resigns-from-lichfield-district-council/).

Morag Maclean will, who worked as a nurse and NHS manager before her retirement, will represent the Lib Dems in the vote on 24th July.

She said:

> “I’m determined that our area should get a better deal. I care about the future of this area and would always put our community first as a local councillor.  
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> “My working life was spent with the NHS – and healthcare and social care issues are very close to my heart.  
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> “The problem of social care is one that concerns me, and it is also a core issue with the Liberal Democrats. Where it is possible for me as a district councillor to push much needed reforms and changes to the current system, I will do so.”

Residents can also register for postal votes [online](https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) ahead of the by-election.

Cllr Paul Ray, leader of the Lib Dem group at Lichfield District Council, said:

> “Morag will be a fantastic addition to the Lib Dem team. She brings a fresh face and new ideas, which I am sure will resonate not only with us but with the voters of Alrewas and Fradley too. I look forward to her joining us at the council.”