Read the Labour Party Manifesto, it’s rather good
Welcome to the South Northants CLP Website – here you will find information about:
- local issues
- national issues
- how to contact us
- and lots more
We have grown our membership significantly in the past year, and active members meet up once a month. If you are a member of the Labour Party living in South Northants and are interested in meeting like-minded people, then why not come along? You can also connect with us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to see you.
Joining the Labour Party
Joining the Labour Party can cost as little as £1 per year – please click here to find out more.
Meet our Exec Team
Chair – Post vacant pending election of new incumbent and being covered by Vice-chair as below.
Vice-Chair and Women’s Officer – Sonya Andermahr
As Vice-Chair, Sonya supports The Chair of the CLP. She also helps to co-ordinate our campaigning activities. As Women’s Officer Sonya’s role is to encourage women to join the Labour Party and, for existing members, to ensure that activities are accessible and enable women to participate fully in the activity in the local and national party. As a trade union rep for the University and College Union (UCU), she has a special interest in education and workplace rights.
Secretary – Adrian Scandrett
Trained in Law, Adrian works with other members of the executive team to make sure the CLP is an open and fair place where members feel involved and have a stake in its direction. Welcoming and friendly, Adrian makes sure all our members are well informed on party activity.
Membership Secretary – Michael Bailey
Michael’s role is broad, and includes retaining existing members, informing them how they can get involved, recruiting new members and providing a welcoming and supportive environment, working alongside our Secretary to organise activities and events to include new and longstanding members. Michael is also a Parish Councillor.
LGBT Officer – Charlie Hyams
Charlie’s role is to increase LGBTQ+ awareness in the local and wider community, ensuring cohesion and acceptance, and campaign for issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community, such as availability of safe spaces for vulnerable individuals. He actively increases awareness of, and councils those affected by, discrimination.
EU Officer: Richard Solesbury-Timms
As European Officer, Richard keeps the CLP abreast of developments regarding Brexit, how it could affect South Northants, and follows key Labour figures involved in ensuring the process is in the best interests of the country. He is also a Parish Councillor and volunteer at a local food bank.
Youth Officer – Conrad Whitcroft
As our Youth Officer, Conrad is responsible for recruiting and retaining young members, campaigning on issues that young people care about, and organising events for them. He also keeps young members active and informed of all activity. Conrad is preparing to study Politics at university.
Campaign Coordinator: Adrian Houghton
Adrian’s role is to coordinate the CLP’s campaigning and fundraising activities by organising teams of participants. As well as liaising with the local press, he uses online and traditional communication methods to raise awareness among party members and the general public.
IT Administrator: Alan Coles
Alan looks after the Web and Facebook pages keeping them up to date and helping to add interesting and helpful items.