This section of the forum, first set-up for the 2016 elections, has now been re-badged in preparation for the Local Councillor Elections in May 2021.Councillors reaching the end of their terms:As most will know, councillor elections in 2020 were postponed and the councillors coming to the end of their normal 4 year term in May 2020 have served for another 12 months.
Tom Dowse, incumbent Conservative Councillor for Marple South and High Lane, is not standing for re-election.
Incumbent Marple North Councillor
Malcolm Allan is standing for re-election in May.
So who are the candidates for the two places up for grabs in 2021?Marple North Candidates:Incumbent Councillor
@Malcolm Allan (LibDem); former Councillor Annette Finnie (Conservative)
@Carolyn Leather (Green Party) and Peter Towey (Labour).
Marple South and High Lane Candidates:Former Councillor Shan Alexander (LibDem);
@DarranPalmer (Conservative); Andrew Threadfall (Green Party) and Paul Wright (Labour).
Introductions:The following Candidates introduced themselves to us before the elections were postponed last year but we would welcome an update:
Shan Alexander: Liberal Democrat candidate for Marple South and High LaneCarolyn Leather: Green Party Candidate for Marple NorthCllr Malcolm Allan: Liberal Democrat Candidate for Marple NorthThe remaining candidates are welcome to introduce themselves too. Do get in touch if you need help with this.
Here are the formal notices: 
