After a long think, I concluded that I can best serve the Wash Common community by becoming an Independent Councillor. 

• It does allow me to speak freely on all matters of importance to the ward.
• It better matches the time I have to dedicate to being a Cllr whilst I consider running for MP.
• It does not alter the balance of power at West Berkshire Council so those that voted for me as an alternative to a conservative administration still have that.

The background is directly related to the prospective parliamentary candidate selection I went through for the Lib Dems. The Lib Dem English party left me with no option but to resign which in turn meant I could no longer be a local Lib Dem. 

Should, anyone like to chat about what that means please just call me or drop me an email.

Warmest Regards

Cllr Adrian Abbs

PS Should enough people in the ward want me to step down, then I will do that. 1,712 voted for me, so if more than half of that want me to go then I will without question.