Deputy Chairman – Treasurer and Memberships, Blackburn Conservative Association
Parish Councillor – Livesey Parish Council
Les Cade serves as Deputy Chairman - Treasurer and Memberships for Blackburn Conservative Association, bringing experience of local politics, community involvement and financial oversight to the organisation.
With longstanding family connections to Blackburn, Les has maintained a keen interest in the town's development, its communities and the decisions affecting local residents.
As Treasurer, Les plays an important role in overseeing the Association's finances, supporting responsible financial management and ensuring that resources are managed effectively to support its activities and future development.
Alongside his Association responsibilities, Les serves as a councillor on Livesey Parish Council, contributing to local decision-making and matters affecting the community.
Les has also been actively involved in local democracy, standing as a Conservative candidate in several Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council elections, representing the Party in wards including Ewood, Mill Hill and Moorgate, Little Harwood and Whitebirk, and Bastwell and Daisyfield.
A particular area of interest for Les is public financial accountability. He regularly engages with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, raising questions about public spending, financial reporting, council budgets and the management of taxpayers' money.
Through his attendance at council meetings and public forums, Les has demonstrated a commitment to examining how public funds are allocated and ensuring that decisions affecting residents are subject to appropriate scrutiny.
He also takes an active interest in local government reorganisation and the potential implications for Blackburn's future governance, financial responsibilities and local representation.
As part of Blackburn Conservative Association's leadership team, Les works alongside the Chairman and fellow officers to support the Association's administration, membership activities and ongoing development.
Les believes that responsible financial management, transparency and effective local representation are essential to maintaining public confidence in local government.
Looking ahead to what ever LGR brings, he remains committed to supporting Blackburn Conservative Association, encouraging community participation and promoting accountability in decisions affecting Blackburn and its residents.