Gary Clarke, as Green candidate for Hester's Way, is ready to work alongside the current, long-serving and dedicated councillor, Wendy Flynn, in this ward.

Full statement

Gary says "My priorities for a cleaner, fairer Cheltenham include housing, particularly rented housing, sustainable local jobs and addressing the cost of living crisis.

"I believe that warm, safe, secure and permanent housing is the foundation of everything from well-being and health to prosperity. For social housing and private rent, I am committed to making the council use every power it has to help people who rent their homes.

"I also believe that Iocal business should be at the heart of community. Local jobs are greener jobs that create wealth that stays close to home. I want the council to help people to work locally and feel the benefits of their work in their own lives.

"In addition, I have been active on housing matters for the past 10 years. I am experienced in working in social housing, advocating for tenants and leaseholders and recently founding the Cheltenham Tenant Union, working to deliver a fairer deal for people who pay rent.

"I understand that the cost of living crisis is a priority. I believe that the solutions to the climate crisis are the same solutions that can solve the cost of living crisis."