The election will be held on 24th July 2025 and the results will be known the next day. All the candidates are: Andrew Dinsmore, Conservative; Jonathan Nichols for the Liberal Democrats, Independent Andy Burton, Declan McCarthy Reform UK.
Meet Andy Burton an Independent candidate at the by-election in Rutland County Councils Barleythorpe Ward.
Barleythorpe.
I live in Barleythorpe so the issues that affect the residents of the village affect me aswell. One of the main worries of residents is the lack of progress with the adoption of highways and infrastructure on the Oakham Heights developments.
remain and get them to prioritise the adoption process.
I served as a County Councillor for 20 years at the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, much of that time
as Chairman of a planning committee and later as portfolio holder for Planning and Economic
Development, as such I have had first hand experience of working with planners and developers to
overcome these difficulties.
Flooding in the village has been a great source of worry to residents. The floods last year caused a lot
of damage to properties near the brook running through the village and much distress to those affected.
Another priority will be to help residents to engage more effectively with the Council when they have
issues relating to Council services. It is often difficult to know who to contact when you need help.
residents informed and to deal with issues that may arise.
My working background is in Agriculture where I have worked mostly in crop protection and advanced
crop production techniques, recently working with biostimulants that help the crop make more efficient
use of soil nutrients to reduce the reliance of artificial fertilizers.
The election will be held on 24th July 2025 and the results will be known the next day. All the candidates are: Andrew Dinsmore, Conservative; and Jonathan Nichols for the Liberal Democrats, Independent Andy Burton, Declan McCarthy Reform UK.
OAKHAM UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB,
MAIN ROAD,
BARLEYTHORPE,
OAKHAM,
RUTLAND,
LE15 7EE
Meet Andrew Dinsmore Conservative candidate at the by-election in Rutland County Councils Barleythorpe Ward.
Biography
Andrew is a young barrister with direct experience as a former councillor. He lives locally in Rutland with his wife, young son and their two dogs. Following his being mugged three years ago, he ran a national petition that received 140,000 signatures and led to a ban of machete sales online. He is passionate about public service. He would love the opportunity to represent Barleythorpe on Rutland County Council and work closely with our communities and MP Alicia Kearns to help solve problems residents face. If elected, he intends to hold regular in person surgeries so that he can hear from residents and be their strong voice on the Council.
Key priorities:
Road construction, adoption and maintenance: Using his experience as a contract lawyer Andrew will work with residents to hold Alison Homes to account in completing road construction in the development following which he will work hard to ensure that they are adopted by the Council and properly maintained.
Flood defences: Andrew will push the Council to complete their seriously overdue Section 19 report on the flooding faced by residents over the last few years and push for them to take action and put in place preventative measures. He will also ensure Allison Homes takes action to better protect residents.
More for Our Youth: Following the Liberal Democrat’s broken promise on Catmose Sports Centre, Andrew wants to push the Council to provide better services and opportunities for young people. I will meet with our younger residents and support more opportunities in leisure, careers and beyond.
Local reorganisation: The Liberal Democrats are pushing Rutlanders into joining with Leicestershire without consulting residents. If Andrew is elected, he will work with colleagues in the Council to remove the Liberal Democrats from leading the administration, demand lower Council Tax in negotiations, and ensure residents get a say on our future.
The election will be held on 24th July 2025 and the results will be known the next day. All the candidates are: Andrew Dinsmore, Conservative; and Jonathan Nichols for the Liberal Democrats, Independent Andy Burton, Declan McCarthy Reform UK.
Polling Station Location:
OAKHAM UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB,
MAIN ROAD,
BARLEYTHORPE,
OAKHAM,
RUTLAND,
LE15 7EE
Meet Declan McCarthy Reform UK candidate at the by-election in Rutland County Councils Barleythorpe Ward.
Declan Gerard Anthony McCarthy - Bio
TIME FOR REFORM IN BARLEYTHORPE AND RUTLAND
Reform UK candidate for the upcoming Barleythorpe by-election is Declan McCarthy.
Declan has lived in Rutland for the past six years and is a part-time freelance
educational consultant and director of an independent school for pupils with special
educational needs.
He has an honours degree in chemistry and a master’s degree in psychology &
education. He started his career as a teacher, gained extensive experience as a
headteacher, a local authority adviser, then as an OFSTED inspector within the
independent and maintained school sectors. Declan has a great deal of experience
serving on governing bodies both within the maintained and independent school
sectors, in various capacities as a parent governor, a foundation governor and a
community governor in different schools.
He has exceptional spoken and written communication skills; extensive experience in
the private and public sectors; the ability to provide robust challenge to officers and
fellow councillors on policy decisions; and the ability to conduct rigorous and
analytical reviews in order to drive efficiency, effectiveness and value for money.
Declan has many interests, including singing, gardening, visiting places of historical
interest, and cooking. Declan is a family man and enjoys spending time with his
children and grandchildren.
Declan has a special companion, his rescue dog, ‘Ollie’, who is now in his forever
home. He is a very friendly little dog, and you might see him walking with Declan on
the campaign trail. Feel free to stroke him, as he loves people and is great with
children and other animals.
Declan is fully committed to Reform UK’s values of putting the interests of the family,
the local community and the country first by applying common sense solutions to
policies which seek to restore our country to greatness and prosperity.
Declan is aware of many of the issues that concern Barleythorpe residents, including
flooding, new housing developments, roads and pavements, and of course the
unaffordable council tax levels, but plans to learn as much as possible as he intends
to set up a local surgery where residents can come to meet him to express any
concerns about council services or issues in Barleythorpe. Declan will always listen
to and act on your concerns so that a vote for Declan means a vote for real change
for the benefit of your family and your local community.
‘My key priorities locally are to address the concerns expressed by residents locally
during canvassing in the Barleythorpe ward, which included the level of council tax,
the poor state of the roads and pavements, the inordinate time it has taken for the
council to resolve the sewage issue and devolution. I propose to ensure that the
council addresses any wastage in spending so that residents benefit from savings
and do my best in seeking to resolve any concerns that the residents may have in a
timely manner. My priorities nationally closely reflect those of Reform UK.
As I am semi-retired, I have more time to devout to residents, and I will be visible
through holding monthly surgeries.
It is time for change, away from the old parties of the establishment to the common sense solutions provided by Reform UK.
Promoted by Declan McCarthy on behalf of himself, at Millbank Tower, 21-24
Millbank, London, SW1 4QP
The election will be held on 24th July 2025 and the results will be known the next day. All the candidates are: Andrew Dinsmore, Conservative; and Jonathan Nichols for the Liberal Democrats, Independent Andy Burton, Declan McCarthy Reform UK.
Polling Station Location:
OAKHAM UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB,
MAIN ROAD,
BARLEYTHORPE,
OAKHAM,
RUTLAND,
LE15 7EE
TIME FOR REFORM IN BARLEYTHORPE AND RUTLAND
Reform UK candidate for the upcoming Barleythorpe by-election is Declan McCarthy.
Declan has lived in Rutland for the past six years and is a part-time freelance
educational consultant and director of an independent school for pupils with special
educational needs.
He has an honours degree in chemistry and a master’s degree in psychology &
education. He started his career as a teacher, gained extensive experience as a
headteacher, a local authority adviser, then as an OFSTED inspector within the
independent and maintained school sectors. Declan has a great deal of experience
serving on governing bodies both within the maintained and independent school
sectors, in various capacities as a parent governor, a foundation governor and a
community governor in different schools.
He has exceptional spoken and written communication skills; extensive experience in
the private and public sectors; the ability to provide robust challenge to officers and
fellow councillors on policy decisions; and the ability to conduct rigorous and
analytical reviews in order to drive efficiency, effectiveness and value for money.
Declan has many interests, including singing, gardening, visiting places of historical
interest, and cooking. Declan is a family man and enjoys spending time with his
children and grandchildren.
Declan has a special companion, his rescue dog, ‘Ollie’, who is now in his forever
home. He is a very friendly little dog, and you might see him walking with Declan on
the campaign trail. Feel free to stroke him, as he loves people and is great with
children and other animals.
Declan is fully committed to Reform UK’s values of putting the interests of the family,
the local community and the country first by applying common sense solutions to
policies which seek to restore our country to greatness and prosperity.
Declan is aware of many of the issues that concern Barleythorpe residents, including
flooding, new housing developments, roads and pavements, and of course the
unaffordable council tax levels, but plans to learn as much as possible as he intends
to set up a local surgery where residents can come to meet him to express any
concerns about council services or issues in Barleythorpe. Declan will always listen
to and act on your concerns so that a vote for Declan means a vote for real change
for the benefit of your family and your local community.
‘My key priorities locally are to address the concerns expressed by residents locally
during canvassing in the Barleythorpe ward, which included the level of council tax,
the poor state of the roads and pavements, the inordinate time it has taken for the
council to resolve the sewage issue and devolution. I propose to ensure that the
council addresses any wastage in spending so that residents benefit from savings
and do my best in seeking to resolve any concerns that the residents may have in a
timely manner. My priorities nationally closely reflect those of Reform UK.
As I am semi-retired, I have more time to devout to residents, and I will be visible
through holding monthly surgeries.
Promoted by Declan McCarthy on behalf of himself, at Millbank Tower, 21-24
Millbank, London, SW1 4QP
The election will be held on 24th July 2025 and the results will be known the next day. All the candidates are: Andrew Dinsmore, Conservative; and Jonathan Nichols for the Liberal Democrats, Independent Andy Burton, Declan McCarthy Reform UK.
Polling Station Location:
OAKHAM UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB,
MAIN ROAD,
BARLEYTHORPE,
OAKHAM,
RUTLAND,
LE15 7EE
Meet Dr. Jonathan Nichols your Liberal Democrat candidate at the by-election in Rutland County Councils Barleythorpe Ward.
Dr. Jonathan Nichols is your Liberal Democrat candidate in upcoming Barleythorpe by-election.
Having lived in Rutland for over 15 years, Dr. Nichols - a lecturer specialising in Space Science - is a dedicated member of the community and is raising his young family locally.
Commenting on his candidacy, Jonathan said:
"I care deeply about our community and our county. I’ve lived locally for over 15 years and I am proud to be raising my young family here. Rutland is a special place, and I want to make sure it’s the very best it can be for the next generation. But we all know that our county is facing serious challenges.
"After decades of underinvestment and complacency from the Conservatives, both locally and nationally, we’re left paying some of the highest council tax bills in the country, while services are cut and facilities – like our much-loved leisure centre where I was a member – are forced to close. Many of us hoped that a Labour government might finally deliver the support we need, but things have only got worse.
"That’s why I’m standing for election – to give our community, and our county, the strong local voice we need fighting to get a fair deal for us."
Jonathan is pledging to be a strong and proactive voice for local residents. His priorities include:
- Bringing our roads and pavements up to standard
- Improving access to local NHS services
- Protecting or precious green spaces
- Holding developers accountable to local communities
He is also committing to year-round engagement, promising regular advice surgeries and direct access for residents seeking support.
“This election will be incredibly close,” Dr. Nichols added. “With no Labour or Green candidate - and an Independent who was until recently a Tory himself - the only way to deliver real change is by backing me and the Lib Dems on 24th July."
The election will be held on 24th July 2025 and the results will be known the next day. All the candidates are: Andrew Dinsmore, Conservative; and Jonathan Nichols for the Liberal Democrats, Independent Andy Burton, Declan McCarthy Reform UK.
Polling Station Location:
OAKHAM UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB,
MAIN ROAD,
BARLEYTHORPE,
OAKHAM,
RUTLAND,
LE15 7EE
Oakham and Rutland News has offered a page to all candidates:
Meet Andy Burton an Independent candidate at the by-election in Rutland County Councils Barleythorpe Ward:
https://oakhamandrutlandnews.blogspot.com/2025/07/meet-andy-burton-independent-candidate.html
Meet Andrew Dinsmore Conservative candidate at the by-election in Rutland County Councils Barleythorpe Ward:
https://oakhamandrutlandnews.blogspot.com/2025/07/meet-andrew-dinsmore-conservative.html
Meet Declan McCarthy Reform UK candidate at the by-election in Rutland County Councils Barleythorpe Ward:
https://oakhamandrutlandnews.blogspot.com/2025/07/meet-declan-mccarthy-reform-uk.html
Meet Dr. Jonathan Nichols your Liberal Democrat candidate at the by-election in Rutland County Councils Barleythorpe Ward:
https://oakhamandrutlandnews.blogspot.com/2025/07/meet-declan-mccarthy-reform-uk.html
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