I am running as the Conservative Candidate for the Cotswold District Council and have lived in the Cotswolds for the past 10 years with my family.

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We have the privilege of owning the post office in Bourton-on-the-Water and serving the community of Central Cotswolds. While I was a Consultant Surgeon, I dedicated my time serving the Local, National and International Community wellbeing. I supported Gas victims as a Medical Officer in Bhopal, India and procured medical equipment for Non-Governmental Organisation for refugees of the Syrian war. I worked towards the promotion of diversity equality in Britain and UAE. At a community level I worked for various Church Community Projects and Crime Prevention Committees. I believe sharing of thoughts and ideas with the collective group, would achieve far lasting legacies that would serve the community efficiently and effectively. During my time in the Cotswolds, I have witnessed first-hand how the Cotswolds have changed and grown through the years. There are many challenges that our community face, such as, a surplus population of the elderly without proper housing, crime, drugs, mental health issues among teenagers, environmental issues and transportation problems. Unfortunately, the Cotswolds District Council, which had been solvent with substantial monetary reserves, has become insolvent and dysfunctional. There has been a year-upon-year increase in council taxes providing poor services. Especially with the current day-to-day living crisis, the CDC has proposed a 5% increase in Council taxes with no improvements planned. This is one of the many issues which encouraged me to stand as a district councillor.As your local councillor I would support businesses and work to resolve the various issues regarding environment and transportation in the Cotswold’s. It would be my privilege to serve on the District Council and I will focus on any local issues that may arise. I would very much enjoy becoming more involved in this lovely community.