> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Lichfield District Council election candidates in focus: Boley Park ward - URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-district-council-election-candidates-in-focus-boley-park-ward/ - Published: 2023-04-19T06:04:00.000Z - Updated: 2023-04-20T14:32:48.000Z - Description: In the latest in a series of ward profiles, we feature the Lichfield District Council election hopefuls in the Boley Park ward. - Author: Richard Price, Local Democracy Reporter - Tags: Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:01, News Local elections are taking place this May, with 47 seats available across Lichfield District Council’s 22 ward areas. The Local Democracy Reporter Service has invited candidates to outline their experiences and why they are standing. One seat has gone uncontested, meaning Brian Yeates will be the Conservative councillor for the Bourne Vale ward. For all the other candidates, they can expect to find out whether or not they’ve won a seat on the authority after the polls close on 4th May. In the latest in a series of ward profiles, we feature the election hopefuls in the Boley Park ward. ### Andrew Fox (Labour) “I am a retired chartered engineer, with a career in manufacturing for the energy sector. “My wife and I have lived in Lichfield for three years, and are active in several local activities and volunteering organisations. “I am standing as the Labour candidate in Boley Park as I would like to see a fresh approach in the council, with Labour’s plans to make the city a happier, safer and greener place to live. We need a change. “I have a particular interest in increasing the variety of businesses operating from the city, and so give young people more choice in their careers.” ### Scott Hollingsworth (Liberal Democrats) “My career was in teaching and local government education. “I am is standing in Boley Park and will use my knowledge of how councils work to benefit all Lichfield residents. “I have been a supporter of Lichfield Arts for many years and have longstanding local family and social connections in the area.” ### Rajesh Kulkarni (Labour) “I am a retired computer programmer and have lived in Lichfield for 17 years. “I currently do science voluntary tutoring. I also am a voluntary museum steward. “I am proud to be standing for election as a Labour and Co-operative Party candidate in Boley Park. “I hope to be able to serve the residents of Lichfield and make the city a happier, safer, and greener place to live.” ### Doug Pullen (Conservatives) “Since moving to Boley Park in 2019, we’ve felt really welcome here. “As a local councillor I set up the Laptops for Lichfield campaign to help children who didn’t have access to a PC during Covid, have worked to support numerous local charities, and have supported the Lichfield response to the Ukrainian humanitarian crisis. “I’ve had the privilege of leading Lichfield District Council fot the last four years, but my main focus is always on local issues.” ### Mark Warfield (Conservatives) “I have represented Boley Park ward as both a district and city councillor for many years. I am a retired science teacher and a trustee of several charities including our own community hall. “I know that Boley Park is a safe, welcoming community and I want to ensure it remains that way. “ --- *The at a glance list of candidates standing in the Boley Park ward at Lichfield District Council:* ![Andrew Fox](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lichfield-boley-park-andrew-fox-labour.jpg) Andrew Fox ## Andrew Fox ### Labour ![Scott Hollingsworth](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lichfield-boley-park-scott-hollingsworth-liberal-democrats.jpg) ## Scott Hollingsworth ### Liberal Democrat ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/rajesh-kulkarni.jpg) ## Rajesh Kulkarni ### Labour ![Doug Pullen](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/img_20190510_002203-edited-1.jpg) Doug Pullen ## Doug Pullen ### Conservatives ![Mark Warfield](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/warfield.jpg) ## Mark Warfield ### Conservatives