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Dan Aldridge
Labour PartyDan Aldridge is the Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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“Weston MP demands action after 11-year-old child hospitalised due to 'dangerous vape'” — Weston Mercury
“Police test vape after child falls ill in town centre” — Bristol Post
Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Weston-super-Mare, Locking and West Wick. Population 97,142.
Police launch appeal after man in 60s assaulted with his own car door
Weston Mercury · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£26,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£32,300
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,155
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
33
24 primary, 5 secondary, 4 other
Total Income Tax▼
£205m
from 50,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,630
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,110
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
42.2
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
59.4%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 5 villages, rural areas — 97,751 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
22 councillors across 12 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutton Locking | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Mike Solomon | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Terry Porter | May 2023 | |
| Weston Super Mare Central | Liberal Democrats | Mike Bell | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Robert Payne | May 2023 | |
| Weston Super Mare Hillside | Liberal Democrats | John Richard Crockford-Hawley | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Mark Chamings Canniford | May 2023 | |
| Weston Super Mare Kewstoke | Conservative and Unionist Party | Lisa Jane Pilgrim | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Martin Williams | May 2023 | |
| Weston Super Mare Mid Worle | Liberal Democrats | Jemma Coles | May 2023 |
| Weston Super Mare Milton | Labour Party | Catherine Mary Irving Gibbons | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Richard Mark Tucker | May 2023 | |
| Weston Super Mare North Worle | Conservative and Unionist Party | Marc Aplin | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Marcia Louise Pepperall | May 2023 | |
| Weston Super Mare South | Labour Party | Ian Parker | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | James Clayton | May 2023 | |
| Weston Super Mare South Worle | Labour Party | Hugh Malyan | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter Crew | May 2023 | |
| Weston Super Mare Uphill | Labour Party | Helen Clare Thornton | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter Bryant | May 2023 | |
| Weston Super Mare Winterstoke | Labour Party | Annabelle Mary Chard | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Ciaran Tristan Cronnelly | May 2023 | |
| Wick St Lawrence St Georges | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Stuart Ronald Davies | May 2023 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 16,310 | 38.5% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 11,901 | 28.1% |
| Ref | 7,735 | 18.3% | |
| LD | 3,756 | 8.9% | |
| Green | 2,688 | 6.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 31,983 | 57.5% |
| Lab | 14,862 | 26.7% | |
| LD | 6,935 | 12.5% | |
| Green | 1,834 | 3.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 29,982 | 53.1% |
| Lab | 18,438 | 32.7% | |
| LD | 5,175 | 9.2% | |
| Ind | 1,932 | 3.4% | |
| Green | 888 | 1.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 25,203 | 48.0% |
| Lab | 9,594 | 18.3% | |
| Ind | 9,366 | 17.8% | |
| LD | 5,486 | 10.4% | |
| Green | 2,592 | 4.9% | |
| Ind | 311 | 0.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 23,356 | 44.3% |
| LD | 20,665 | 39.2% | |
| Lab | 5,772 | 10.9% | |
| Ind | 1,406 | 2.7% | |
| Ind | 1,098 | 2.1% | |
| Ind | 275 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 144 | 0.3% |
Dan Aldridge appeared in 1 national article across 1 topic (13 Apr 2026 – 13 Apr 2026)
Positive (+0.60)Ranked #120 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Aldridge is portrayed as proactively securing funding for his constituency, addressing a genuine local need for childcare access, which positively reflects on his constituency representation.
5 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Weston-super-Mare's Station Road supermarket car park on March 26, where a man in his 60s was attacked with his own car door during a dispute. The incident resulted in swelling and bruising to the victim's leg.
A 58-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his 80-year-old father, whose body was found at a property in Weston-super-Mare on Saturday. The defendant has been remanded in custody with trial provisionally set for September 14.
Weston-super-Mare MP Dan Aldridge responded to an incident where an 11-year-old boy was hospitalised after using a suspected dangerous vape in The Italian Gardens. The MP praised emergency responders, particularly Community Response Officer Chrissie Simpson whose naloxone administration may have saved the child's life, and stated he is working with authorities and raising concerns with Ministers to prevent similar incidents.
Bristol City prospect Leo Pecover, currently on loan at Weston-super-Mare, has been shortlisted for the EFL Championship Apprentice of the Season award. Pecover has made 12 appearances for Weston-super-Mare in the National League South this season after joining on a January loan deal.
An 11-year-old boy fell unwell in Weston-super-Mare's Italian Gardens on 7 April, prompting police arrest of a teenager and seizure of a vape for testing. The boy was hospitalised but has since been discharged; the teenager has been released under investigation while authorities establish the full circumstances.
An 11-year-old boy in Weston-super-Mare was hospitalised after using a vape believed to be laced with harmful substances. A teenage boy was arrested and a vape recovered for testing; a teenage girl also attended a voluntary interview as investigations continue.
DHA Fire Stopping, a Weston-based fire safety firm, is expanding its sponsorship of the Weston Beach Race for a third consecutive year, now including youth races. The expanded partnership highlights local business support for a major community event that draws thousands of visitors to the town each October.
Dan Aldridge MP writes a personal column reflecting on how his Christian faith shapes his approach to politics and decision-making, emphasizing bridge-building, pragmatism over ideological purity, and the importance of community service. He expresses hope in the community activism he observes across Weston, Worle and surrounding villages.
Two wheelchair-using singers from Weston-super-Mare, Chloë Hammond and Cassie Stone, have been invited to perform at New York's Carnegie Hall with the UK Show Choir but face additional accessibility-related costs. They are organizing a local fundraiser called Musical Magic on April 17 to cover expenses for accessible travel and accommodation.
This article is a what's-on guide listing entertainment events in Weston-super-Mare for April 9-15, 2026, including a harp comedy show, civic society awards evening, pop concert, and pantomime. It has no direct political or constituency governance relevance.
An 11-year-old boy fell ill in Weston-super-Mare town centre after suspected contact with a dangerous vape, requiring emergency response including naloxone administration. Police have arrested a teenager and sent the vape for testing, with MP Dan Aldridge calling for stronger government action against illegal vape sales.
An 11-year-old boy in Weston-super-Mare was taken to hospital after feeling unwell, with police investigating whether an illegal vape was involved. A teenage boy was arrested and released under investigation, while police test the recovered vape for dangerous substances.
An 11-year-old boy in Weston-super-Mare fell ill after using a vape believed to be laced with harmful substances; a teenager was arrested and another attended a voluntary interview. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about illegal vapes in the community, with local authorities commending the swift response of emergency services.
An 11-year-old boy fell ill in Weston-super-Mare's Italian Gardens and was hospitalised after potentially coming into contact with an illegal vape. A teenager has been arrested and released under investigation, with police conducting tests on a recovered vape and warning about the health risks of illegal vaping products being sold in the area.
Weston-super-Mare AFC has urged supporters to stop parking at the neighbouring Lidl car park after ParkingEye implemented stricter enforcement with a 90-minute limit and active fine-issuing from February 2024. The club is directing fans to use the stadium car park or nearby industrial estates instead.
A Good Friday Walk of Witness took place in Weston-super-Mare on April 3, organised by Love Weston, featuring a wooden cross carried through the town centre and culminating in an open-air service at the Italian Gardens. The event aimed to bring a message of love, sacrifice, and hope to the community, with local churches working together to serve the town.
Weston RFC has secured promotion from Regional 2 Tribute Ale South West with a perfect league record in their 150th anniversary season, with one final match remaining. The club's success follows the return of head coach Steve Worrall in November 2024, who passed away in January 2025, leaving a lasting impact on the team's structure and performance.
A man has been charged with murder following the death of another man found at an address in Eagle Close, Weston-super-Mare on April 4. The suspect appeared at North Somerset Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody pending trial at Bristol Crown Court.
A Birmingham man has been charged with murder following the death of a man found at an address in Eagle Close, Weston-super-Mare on April 4. The victim was known to the suspect, and police have confirmed no one else is being sought in connection with the incident.
Growth CIC, a Weston-super-Mare community interest company, has received £8,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund to run 'Men in Presence', a 12-week trauma-informed programme teaching communication and relationship-building skills. The initiative is making a positive impact locally, with founder Craig Plowman expressing enthusiasm about expanding the scheme to serve other demographics.
A what's-on guide listing entertainment events in Weston-super-Mare for the week of April 2-8, 2026, including a singles night, Billy Joel tribute concert, and comedy shows at local venues.
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke in Weston-super-Mare organised a three-day rowathon and bikeathon that raised over £150 for Comic Relief, with staff and service users participating competitively. The event showcased community engagement and wellbeing activities at a local hospital facility.
Weston-super-Mare's Helicopter Museum is opening a new Aviation Heritage Hangar this week, showcasing historic aircraft including a Sedbergh Glider, Sycamores, and a Belvedere Helicopter with interactive displays. The project was self-funded by the museum team over six years through fundraising events and represents a significant cultural expansion for the town.
A 48-year-old data analyst from Weston-super-Mare is training on the local beach to prepare for a self-supported Arctic expedition to Svalbard in April 2026. She is using Weston's unique tidal environment and sled-hauling drills as part of her preparation, building on her previous solo hike from John o' Groats to Land's End in 2024.
A new wellbeing networking group, Women in Wellbeing (South West and Wales), has launched in Weston-super-Mare, founded by local entrepreneur Lisa de-Laune. The initiative aims to connect wellness practitioners and professionals across the South West and Wales through monthly meetups, themed discussions, and speaker events.
A 16-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 9-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare on 15 December. The trial is scheduled for 15 June at Bristol Crown Court and is expected to last two weeks.
Datel Services Ltd, a Weston-super-Mare-based family business delivering network solutions, has won the Family Business of the Year Award at the 21st Somerset Business Awards held in March. The award recognises the company's success and contribution to the local economy.
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