I have been living in Shinfield Parish for the last 27 years and have spent most years campaigning with my husband both locally and nationally in the area.

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I have seen the changes that have taken place and the challenges Shinfield has going forward. After speaking to so many people on the doorsteps over the years about their issues, I feel it is time to be involved more practically with helping residents with their problems. A councillor’s role also involves liaising and progressing issues with the relevant officers and attending council meetings which would also give me the job satisfaction of knowing I was making a difference to the community around us. I met my husband locally after moving to the area and we have raised both of our children (now in their twenties) in Spencer’s Wood. Our parish of Shinfield has been a wonderful place for them to grow up in and would like to see this continue for the generations to follow. I do hope I get the opportunity to be one of your Borough Councillors’ after 2nd May Elections Hilary Pollock