Jim Lawler is standing in a by election in Tring West and Rural in February 2024. For more information – see this page.

Building a Strong & Sustainable Economy

I will partially pedestrianise the high streets to increase footfall so shops and markets can flourish.  I will also work to bring new business into our town centre.

Building a Clean Environment

I will clean up our towns from litter, pollution, waste and potholes.

Building the Future for Our Youth

I will work with businesses to create apprenticeships. I will also work with our schools and colleges to ensure our youth have the life skills to optimise their future.

Building a Healthier Constituency

I will ensure the adequate funding and resourcing of the NHS and Care workers. That includes the requisite number of doctors & mental health support commensurate with the needs of our town.

Building Affordable & Environmentally Friendly Homes

I will promote using brownfield sites to build environmentally friendly, affordable homes.

Building a Real Relationship with Residents

I will implement dedicated focus groups to ensure that residents’ voices are heard and listened to in all decisions that impact our residents.

Building an Outstanding, Open & Transparent Governance

I will ensure that the council operates to the highest ethical standards and has the Environment, Society and Governance at the core of all decisions.

My Background

I was born and raised in social housing in West London. I received a secondary modern education and spent my career in business as an executive for international corporations and working with the NHS, Adult Social Care services and the Government Cabinet Office.

I have lived in Tring for fifteen years with my wife Linda, and I have two grown-up daughters and two wonderful grandchildren. I care deeply about our environment, improving health services, and growing our economy to provide good job opportunities for our children and grandchildren.

I am a lifelong member of the Labour Party and was recently elected Chair of the Berkhamsted and Tring Labour Party. I enjoy reading, football, martial arts, and feeding the ducks in my garden in my spare time