CC Nigel Alderson

I was born in Blackpool and have spent my working life as a decorator, working across the country and gaining experience in many areas of the building trade.

In 2024, I was persuaded to stand in the General Election for Lancaster & Wyre as a Reform candidate. With limited time to organise, I came third with 6,868 votes in what is traditionally a Labour stronghold.

In May 2025, I was given — and gratefully accepted — the opportunity to stand as a Lancashire County Councillor, and I was elected. Since then, I have met the other Reform councillors and can honestly say they are a switched-on and dedicated team who are doing a great deal to help the people of Lancashire.

I am trying to do my bit as well. So far, I have helped an older lady return to hospital. Her main concern was her little dog, so the dog came to stay at my home until her owner is well enough to return. The little Chihuahua now has a temporary new home with two carers, a pair of willing servants, and her own chauffeur.

As I am new to being a councillor, I am not always sure if this is the kind of help I should be providing — but I am here to help in any way I can.