Ashfield councillor re-elected despite court conviction says 'we all make mistakes' LocalElection2023
A Nottinghamshire councillor says he "makes mistakes like everybody" after being re-elected in local elections less than a year on from his court conviction. Voting took place across Ashfield and the wider country on Thursday for people to choose their local representatives.
Tom Hollis, who served as the lead member for council and social housing on Ashfield District Council before the election, appeared in court last September and was found guilty of harassing his neighbours. He was also found guilty of careless driving in his Range Rover after a night out at the bingo.Mr Hollis serves as a member of the Ashfield Independents, who have maintained control of the council, on behalf of the Huthwaite and Brierley ward.
Speaking after his victory, on whether anyone brought up his court case during the campaign, Mr Hollis said: "Everybody knew about it, but frankly, I make mistakes like everybody and I think there should be more normal people in politics. We all make mistakes, but some of us get to do it in private - I don't get that luxury.
Mr Hollis secured 22% of the vote share in this year's local elections. He now says his priorities for the next four years will include reinventing the big spring clean and holding the county council to account for the state of roads.
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