I am a resident of Boothferry ward and work for the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Full statement

Before moving to Hull in the early 2000s I lived in the East Riding, I have now lived in the ward since 2009 and am very proud to call it my home, it is a great place to live with genuine, decent people. Some of the local issues I would like to address are:

To look at ways to reduce traffic or improve flow at key times when the area becomes gridlocked, particularly around rush hour, school times and when major events are held within the city. Making the cost of public transport below the cost of parking, and ensuring a regular service even on evenings and when operating Sunday service would help with this.

Council support should be made available for initiatives so that residents can improve the energy efficiency of their homes, and to be able to fit solar panels in a manageable way, reducing bills for the residents and helping the environment. Hull can become carbon neutral by 2030 but only if major investment is given to this area.

Full fibre ultrafast broadband is essential for modern life and greatly helps working from home, but providers in the city need to work more cooperatively with each other. The blight of unsightly and inconveniently placed poles and path works are inconvenient and frustrating to residents who just want good quality services and decent prices.

If you vote for me to represent you, I will listen, and do whatever I can to support you.