Gainsborough Constituency Conservative Association are really pleased to have selected a first-class, local candidate, for the forthcoming by-election on Thursday, 27th February, for the Scotter Ward vacancy on West Lindsey District Council.

Mrs. Stephanie Rouse, Chairman of the Gainsborough Constituency Conservative Association, was pleased to announce that Mrs. Pat Mewis has been selected as the local Conservative Party Candidate. She said:

“Pat is a dedicated, local and hardworking individual who has all the qualities to really deliver for local people on West Lindsey District Council. Pat has lived in the district for over forty years and in the village of Scotter for the past twenty. I know that supporting Pat is the only way local residents will get the District Councillor they need.”

Pat Mewis commenting on her selection as the Conservative candidate said:

"I have reason to be grateful to the residents of Scotter Ward. I have had my home, and business, here for the last 20 years. Many of our customers have become firm friends and I was shown great understanding from local people during my Husband’s unexpected illness in 2012. By putting myself forward to be our next District Councillor I hope to have the opportunity to repay your kindness and support."

The Leader of West Lindsey District Council, Cllr. Jeff Summers, added:

“Conservatives are proud to be leading the way at West Lindsey District Council. We have a cohesive and energetic team of councillors at West Lindsey within our ruling Conservative Group. I hope that local people will add Pat Mewis to our team, so that local, views from the communities of the Scotter ward are heard.”