Local Electrician and Community Campaigner Tim Wilson as Candidate for Llanyre with Nantmel By-Election

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have announced local electrician and electrical inspection engineer Tim Wilson as their candidate for the Llanyre with Nantmel by-election.

A familiar face across the ward, Tim has lived and worked in the area for decades and says he wants to ensure local residents have a councillor who is visible, responsive and actively engaged with the community.

The ward is expected to be a hotly contested race, in 2022 the Lib Dems came within 54 votes of beating the now Reform Senedd Member Claire Mills.

Having run his own electrical business from near Rhayader for many years, Tim trained three local apprentices who have gone on to successful careers in the industry. Although now semi-retired, his business remains based within the ward.

Tim has been married to his wife, who was brought up in the ward, for 30 years. Their two children attended Nantmel Primary School before going on to Llandrindod and Llanidloes High Schools.

Alongside his professional career, he has spent decades supporting local charities through long-distance walking challenges, including the Abbeycwmhir Christmas Cracker, the Reservoir Roundabout in the Elan Valley and walks further afield such as Hadrian's Wall, helping to raise funds for local mental health causes.

Commenting on his selection, Tim Wilson said:

"Many residents will know me through my work as a local electrician and electrical inspection engineer, having worked across the area for many years.

"My family and I have deep roots in this community. My wife was brought up in the ward, our children attended local schools and my business has remained based here throughout my career.

"I strongly believe that Llanyre with Nantmel deserves a county councillor who is engaged with local communities, easy to contact and willing to work hard on behalf of residents.

"I'm a practical person who isn't afraid to roll up my sleeves and get things done. Whether it's supporting local projects, standing up for residents or helping tackle the challenges facing our rural communities, I will always put local people first.

"At 60, I've experienced many of the ups and downs that life can throw at us. Those experiences have given me both the resilience to fight for local people when needed and the understanding to listen and help where I can.

"If elected, I will work tirelessly to ensure residents have the strong local representation they deserve."

Adding his comments, Welsh Liberal Democrat MP for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe David Chadwick said:

“Tim is exactly the sort of person we need representing Llanyre with Nantmel. He knows the area, understands the challenges facing local communities and has spent years contributing to community life.

"He is hardworking, approachable and deeply committed to the area. I know he would be a strong voice for residents and a dedicated county councillor.

“At the last election we were less then 10% away from winning this ward against the now Reform Senedd Member, it's vital that voters who want to stop Reform back Tim and the Lib Dems here.”

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