As a long-term resident of Redlynch and someone who has proudly called Wiltshire home for over a decade, I understand firsthand the challenges our families and businesses face.

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I’m the Managing Director of a marine engineering business that supplies specialist equipment across the UK. Running an SME in today’s economic climate has only sharpened my awareness of the financial pressures on local businesses and working households alike.

With two young children attending a local school, I have a deep and personal investment in how our local services and institutions are run. I believe we need greater transparency, accountability, and a renewed focus on the basics.

On day one, I will call for a full audit of local government spending—our money—because we deserve to know where every pound goes. I will prioritise fixing potholes, not funding vanity projects or indulging in performative politics. We must focus on practical improvements, not political point-scoring.

It’s time for common sense leadership that puts Wiltshire residents and businesses first.