I am thrilled to have been selected as the Borough council candidate for the Covingham and Dorcan ward (which includes Nythe and North Liden).

Full statement

I have lived in Swindon with my family for the past 30 years and am a mother to three young adults.

I started my working life at WH Smith in Greenbridge before embarking on my academic journey. I am now an academic Criminologist (PhD) working on how best to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour and support victims of crime.

I serve on South Swindon Parish Council, as a parish councillor for Lawn and Badbury Park. I am committed to being a hard working responsive and accessible councillor. I care deeply about my community and I love getting out and about, meeting and talking to residents, listening to their concerns and helping to resolve issues. If I am elected next year I aim to work with residents and the local parish council to tackle the problems that matter most to local people in Covingham and Dorcan.

I am determined to help build a better Swindon, to engage with and listen to residents, to support communities, to build a safe, cohesive, inclusive and progressive community for all.