Having lived in Redditch all his life, Kevin (44) is passionate about the town.

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He's always been keen to stand up for his beliefs, speak out against injustice, and promote more sustainable and ethical ways of living, resulting in his involvement in dozens of local groups, campaigns and projects over the past 20 years, winning himself several awards.

11 years ago, Kevin set up the original local online reuse/recycling group, Redditch Freegle/Freecycle which now has over 16,000 members and saves tonnes of useful stuff from landfill each month. He organised the independent Redditch Green Fair for 7 years, campaigned to save local allotments and post offices, and addressed public enquiries and council meetings regarding housing development, licensing law, habitat conservation etc.

For 4 years (until 2015) Kevin was a Parish Councillor in Feckenham.

Kevin would fight for: - Save all Alex services - A fully functioning hospital where staff feel valued and want to work - Affordable housing - More homes for local people but protect our precious open space within the town and our greenbelt - Improved public transport - Safe, reliable, affordable and efficient - Youth facilities - Investment in youth clubs and activities - Social care - Better training/wages, and more dignity for the elderly

Kevin says "Compassion and respect for people, animals and the planet are essential qualities which are sorely lacking in parliament leading to much injustice and inequality."

Kevin would provide the fresh, distinctive voice that our town and parliament so desperately needs.