For more than 20 years, I've had the privilege of calling Cirencester home and now I’d like the opportunity to serve our community as your local district councillor.

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That’s why I’m delighted to be standing in the upcoming district council by-election backed by the local Liberal Democrats.
Cirencester has been good to me and my family, and I want to use my passion for our town and my professional experience to give back to our community. I already serve our community as a town councillor, and I am a trustee of a local charity for those in need. I understand our community because I’m a part of it. I get what’s great about our area but also the frustrations people experience living here.
I have three priorities that I will work hard to address as your district councillor:
• Campaign to Save Cirencester Hospital - I will stand up for services at Cirencester Hospital, working alongside our local MP, Dr Roz Savage.

• Support residents with the cost of living - I'll work with residents who need help with the cost of living, linking them up to locally available support.

• Fix our roads, paths and pavements - the new Lib Dem County Council is acting by investing £15M extra into local roads. I'll work with our Lib Dem County Councillors to make sure that our area is near the front of the queue.