Ghost hunter chases role as Derby city councillor
The creator of the city's Ghost Walks and founder of Derby Gaol as a tourist attraction will be the party's candidate for Darley ward at the 2010 local elections next May.
The former chairman of Derby's Chamber of Trade is a married father-of-two who built up a cult following as a presenter on the TV series Most Haunted.
He has already worked with Derby's Labour group on campaigns such as a petition to keep city centre toilets opens.
Mr Felix said he wanted to make a difference locally.
He said: "I've been incredibly lucky to make a career doing what I love but I'm a local boy and it's time to give something back to the city.
"As someone who cares deeply about Derby, I'm absolutely determined to do what's best for the city.
"I publicly backed Derby Labour group at the last local elections because I genuinely believe it's the only party in the city that seems committed to improving things and I want to go one step further in 2010 by helping them to achieve that.
"I've done my best to support and promote Derby in my professional career and now I hope the people of Darley ward will support me."
Councillor Chris Williamson, Derby Labour group leader, said: "Richard shares the Labour group's vision for the city and that has been an important factor in his selection as candidate for Darley ward.
"He's an intelligent man but he's also somebody who cares a great deal about Derby and who is in a position to do something about that. He'd make an excellent councillor and I'm convinced the people of Darley ward will see that."
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