Being a County Councillor is the greatest privilege, and I would like the opportunity to be elected to be a Labour voice for the residents of Teignmouth.

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There are real challenges ahead and residents need a champion on Devon County Council. For me, the biggest buzz is doing something positive for my community, getting a problem solved, or developing a service that’s needed locally, like the Community Larder. I want to be the councillor who works with local residents, coming together to address a local challenge.

It’s a practical way of being a champion for the Labour Party at a local level, showing residents and communities what a difference having Labour representatives can make, identifying need, and empowering local people. I have made a start through volunteering at the Meadow Centre, and leading the Teignmouth Community larder. I have heard local people speak, through canvassing, and through my career in Education and lately because I am active on a local Education Trust. I have been getting alongside community campaigns, such as the Teignmouth Hospital fight, working with voluntary groups, linking like-minded people to achieve shared goals such climate change, cleaner air, better roads and cycle paths, better funded schools and youth services; these are activities I feel I have the experience, the time and the commitment to do. It’s not just about attending endless meetings it’s about being available and present for the local people.