If ever there was a whitewash result in 2019, this was it. Stephen Conway romped home for the Lib Dems with nearly three in four votes heading his way. This unseated John Jarvis.
In this year’s poll, Stephen Conway is standing again, as is Grant Woolner, who was the Conservative candidate last year. Labour is also hoping for some success with its candidate, Caroline Hill.
2023 result
2019 result
| Candidate | Votes |
| Stephen Conway, Lib Dem | 1584 |
| John Jarvis, Conservative | 493 |
| Charles Wickenden, Labour | 94 |
| Spoilt | 19 |
Polling station
- Loddon Hall
- Stanlake Pavilion
The candidates
Stephen Conway, Lib Dem
I have lived in Twyford for most of my life and have represented the village on the borough council for more than 20 years, for the last year also as the deputy leader of the council and executive member for housing.
I have helped countless people over that time, on a vast range of matters, and I have the experience, enthusiasm and energy to continue to help our village, its residents and its businesses face the challenges ahead.
I am and will continue to be a tireless advocate of Twyford and its interests at Wokingham Borough Council.
I started the campaign for a new library in Twyford and, after others kept the project alive, I am pleased to have helped to push it over the finishing line.
Caroline Hill, Labour
Awaiting information from candidate.
Grant Woolner, Conservative
Grant Woolner (39) moved to Twyford with his wife Clemency almost five years ago, having taught Religious Studies in London and Cambridge. They have a two-year-old daughter and are expecting another in June.
He is running for one of Twyford’s two Borough Council seats in order to better represent the interests of all families and children of Twyford, both long-established residents and relative newcomers.
Grant pledges to get Twyford moving once more, ensuring that the village – often forgotten about by the Wokingham-centred Council – has a voice which befits its status as a thriving place to live and do business, and with desirable transport links.
If elected, Grant would wish to address the lack of parking at Twyford’s busy mainline station and improve residents’ parking surrounding it, and, whilst protecting our green spaces, bring new life and business to the village centre.
He points out that few – if any – of the issues he heard about on the doorstep leading up to the 2021 election have been addressed in the last two years despite the needs of the community. He believes a new voice is needed for Twyford.
