Hi, I’m Damian and I’m asking for your vote to represent Magdalen in Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk County Council.

Full statement

I am 33 years old and I have lived, attended school, and worked in Great Yarmouth my entire life. This town isn’t just a place on a map for me; it’s home.

I was born with a form of Cerebral Palsy, and as such have encountered disadvantages throughout my life, my disability has also given me the strength to face challenges head on. It has forced me to question the norm and adapt to ever-changing situations. It has given me a level of empathy and understanding that I carry with me every day. I have the drive to stand up when something isn't right, and a hunger to be the voice for people who feel forgotten and unseen.

I am running for County Council because I am tired of watching decisions being made by people who don't live here - people who have never experienced the everyday life of someone like me and the people I cared for through my career as a domiciliary carer. I am fed up with seeing our services cut and everything we rely on taken away, only for things to get worse.

I joined the Green Party because I refuse to accept that these cuts are the only answer. I believe we deserve better. Not just a better place for a few, but for everyone.

I will fight for a town that is more accessible, more inclusive, and built for all of us, and I would be honoured to earn your trust and your vote.