Shirley North should be a place where people feel safe, take pride in where they live, and see their area properly supported — with council tax spent where it makes a real difference.

Full statement

From speaking to residents, it’s clear that people want safer streets, well-maintained public spaces and a stronger sense of community — both locally and across Croydon, including a town centre that feels safer, more welcoming and better managed, without Shirley North being overlooked.

I run a Croydon-based design practice and
bring experience delivering large-scale projects in the UK and internationally. My work has involved managing budgets, coordinating teams and delivering complex projects — giving me a practical understanding of how to turn ideas into real improvements.

My focus is on improving wellbeing and day-to-day life: safer, better-managed streets; real investment in green spaces and the high street; and housing that raises standards while protecting what people value — creating a place where everyone, including women, children and older residents, feels secure and supported.

I’m standing to listen, represent and deliver real improvements for local residents.

Drawing on my experience delivering complex projects, my priorities are:

1. Safer Communities, Tackling Crime
   Cracking down on crime and anti-social behaviour while improving everyday safety across streets, public spaces and the town centre — so residents feel secure and confident where they live.

2. Pride in Place, Putting Residents First
   Investing in green spaces, public areas and the high street to create well-designed, usable places — with better facilities and spaces that naturally bring people together.

3. Better Housing, Higher Standards
   Improving housing quality, tackling poor conditions, and supporting well-designed homes that make best use of space, deliver real value, and respect the character of the area.