We’re thrilled to announce that we will contest our first Mayoral election on 1st May! The British Democrats will be standing for the position of Doncaster Mayor!
Our candidate is Frank Calladine, who was born and raised in Doncaster and has worked there his entire life. He ran for our party in the General Election last July for the Doncaster North constituency, receiving a credible 1,160 votes. In that election, Frank outperformed the Liberal Democrats, the Yorkshire Party, and several other candidates.
Four years ago, Frank contested the Doncaster Mayoral election as an Independent candidate, coming third with over 5,000 votes. He comfortably beat the Yorkshire Party, the Greens, and Reform UK!
Unlike a single parliamentary constituency election, the Doncaster Mayoral Election is a grand affair, spanning four parliamentary constituencies! This includes two whole constituencies, and segments of another two.
But it doesn’t stop there. Frank is also standing for the local council elections in Doncaster.
Below is a message from Frank and his policy pledges:
Dear Doncaster Residents,
I have lived and worked in Doncaster my entire life. This city is not just my home but my heart and soul.
A deep-seated belief in the need for change and accountability in Doncaster drives my candidacy for Mayor. I pledge to always act in the best interests of our city and its surrounding areas.
Like many of you, I am tired of the broken promises from politicians! I will always put the interests of the people of Doncaster first. I am determined to be a strong voice for Doncaster, particularly on crucial issues such as protecting our green spaces and opposing mass immigration. I will fight to stop the excessive spending of our taxpayer money on housing economic migrants in hotels!
If you want real change, please vote for me in this election. Together, we can make Doncaster a better place to live.
Campaigning on your behalf,
Frank Calladine
My pledges to you!
Housing
Local housing should be allocated to British people, not migrants! Our Veterans will be a priority for housing.
Say NO to building on the Green Belt and flood plains. ALL new buildings should be on brownfield sites. Let’s protect our towns and villages from overdevelopment.
The British Democrats is a party that genuinely cares about our Green Belt, agricultural land, and ancient woodland. We will protect and preserve it all.
Protect our children
Campaign for a full independent public inquiry into grooming and rape gangs. The Tories failed to deliver any inquiry, Labour swept the whole thing under the carpet, and Reform are just all talk and no action, (remember Nigel Farage saying he would raise money for an inquiry?). However, I will act swiftly and set up an inquiry in Doncaster.
Value for money
Keep Council Tax as low as possible.
Stop outsourcing and privatisation of council services, and gradually reinstate them in-house—starting with Market Asset Management (MAM) Doncaster Markets.
Utilise available grants effectively, ensuring benefits for each area. I will implement a transparent and fair process to ensure that every town, village, and community receives a fair share of funding and services.
I fully support the reopening of Doncaster Airport while ensuring the protection of council taxpayers’ money.
Environment
Say NO to solar panel farms at Conisbrough and Moss near the town of Askern and NO to battery storage at Thorpe Marsh.
Encourage dredging of rivers and have regular cleaning of culverts and drains.
Crime
More investment in policing and increased police visibility to combat crime and anti-social behaviour.
Democracy
Choose a Mayor’s cabinet from all the available talent to ensure balanced and unbiased perspectives. This will be transparent, and I will reduce the cabinet from nine to five members. The reduction would provide Doncaster taxpayers with better value for money.
After completing two years of my four-year term, I will hold a referendum on the mayoral system. This will allow us to evaluate the system’s effectiveness and make any necessary adjustments, ensuring that it best serves the needs of Doncaster residents.
Collaborate closely with all parish and town councils and community groups to address their concerns and priorities. Additionally, promote the establishment of more parish and town councils in villages and towns.
Please note: Standing in this election gives us the opportunity to have a significant two-page advertisement in the Doncaster Mayoral Election Booklet, which is distributed to 226,737 registered voters in Doncaster.
It will raise our profile not only in Doncaster but also throughout Yorkshire. This places us on every ballot paper in Doncaster for the first time, which will help us connect with the community and foster continuity with the voters.
If you can help us raise funds to secure a two-page advert in the Mayoral booklet, please click the red DONATE button to contribute. Your donation will directly impact our visibility and reach in this election. Every little bit helps, regardless of the amount. Thank you!
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