WHO AM I? I am currently a panel member of the Devon & Cornwall Police Scrutiny Panel, where I am already making a difference in enhancing better policing practices and accountability in our community, as a volunteer.

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I am a talented multi-skilled Chartered Project Professional with varied skills and experiences in Business administration, Royal Navy military service, and delivery of complex projects. I bring a wealth of expertise, knowledge, and skills in the shaping of policies, key stakeholders’ engagement, and strategies in effective running of council services and governance decisions impacting our community.

MY PLEDGES FOR THE COMMUNITY;

Protection of Businesses & Jobs Shops closing on Tavistock high street is a concern. I will promote policies to ensure a thriving environment for local businesses and Jobs. Foster strategies for investment opportunities, and protection of support to local businesses.

Building A Better Local Area Act boldly to Promote policies for genuine access to affordable housing to buy or rent. Build on our youth and sport provisions, working with local community groups to enhance infrastructure, skills and mental health. Improving our play parks and protecting our vital local services, such as Tavistock Hospital, School and library. Taking action for swift repair of Potholes on our roads.

Connecting Tavistock I will support the reintroduction of train services to Tavistock. Making it easier for people to commute. By bringing back the railway, we're making Tavistock more connected and sustainable for generations to come.

Driving Sustainable Development I will promote a cleaner River Tavy for leisure activities. Tackling the ever-increasing threat of climate change by promoting environmentally conscious policies to protect our areas of natural beauty, and biodiversity towards carbon neutrality goal 2040.