Nick Allen has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the South Yorkshire mayoral election in May.
Nick, who has been a Doncaster councillor, for Bessacarr ward, since 2015, was selected by Conservative Party members from across South Yorkshire.
He says his campaign will focus on safeguarding the future of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, delivering homes for people and protecting the county’s environment.
“As someone who was born in South Yorkshire, I feel privileged to be the mayoral candidate in my home county,” Nick said.
“I am proud to come from South Yorkshire and I want to become Mayor so I can make this fantastic part of the world even better.
“The devolution deal for South Yorkshire represents a magnificent opportunity to really get things done here and I am determined to prove I am the best person to get them done.
“I will focus on securing the future of the airport and working to provide the best conditions to ensure we see the homes we need built across South Yorkshire.
“In fact, I am the only candidate in this election with a credible plan to support reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
“Over the past few years, we have seen how effective Conservative MPs have been in South Yorkshire and I know the county needs a Conservative mayor to understand the area and to be a champion and ambassador and to get things done,” Nick added.
The Regional Chair of Yorkshire and the Humber Conservatives George Jabbour, who chaired the Mayoral candidate selection meeting, said: "Further to the completion of a transparent and thorough process, I would like to congratulate Nick Allen on his successful selection as the Conservative Party candidate for South Yorkshire Mayor.
"Nick has the experience and energy to make a positive difference to all areas across South Yorkshire. As Mayor, he will deliver on the aspirations and priorities of local residents and communities."