I’m currently a Director of a North Solihull arts based charity and previously I have been the Chair of Chelmsley Wood Town Council and former Deputy Chair of Solihull & Meriden Labour Party.

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I have two children who both attend schools in the Solihull area and our family has lived in Castle Bromwich for the last 14 years and we know the area extremely well.

In my day job I work as the group procurement manager for one of the top 5 national house builders. I have proven skills in negotiation, budgeting, demand forecasting and scrutiny of products and services. These skills will be well utilised in a role as a Councillor for Castle Bromwich. I want to contribute to ensuring the area is well maintained. Schools, healthcare and transport are some of the main areas of concern especially with the recent disruption caused by HS2 on our road network both in Castle Bromwich and the surrounding areas. As an elected Councillor I will represent and put the people of Castle Bromwich front and centre on the agenda at Council meetings and make their voices heard.