I'd like to introduce myself as your Reform UK candidate in the forthcoming Hengoed by-election.

Full statement

I am a local resident and a primary school teacher with a young family.

If I am elected as your councillor on 6th August, I will listen to your concerns and do my best to get to the bottom of issues which affect you. I want to work together with residents, groups, council officers and organisations to improve local amenities and increase pride in our lovely County.

I am passionate about building a strong local economy where small businesses can thrive and young people have opportunities close to home.

I will work to enhance important services such as schools transport, waste collections, and push for investment in roads, pavements, public spaces and I will work to reduce the antisocial behaviour that plagues some areas in our ward.