I am standing as a Green Candidate to represent the Hanger Hill ward, so I can represent the community that’s been my home for nearly 20 years.

Full statement

Councils face huge challenges in stretching budgets to cover everything residents need. To do this as well as possible, I strongly believe communication with residents about the issues and difficult decisions is essential. I’m proud to be part of Ealing Green Party, who have worked hard to listen to residents’ concerns, to challenge decisions and push for action.

In my job as a palliative care doctor, I’m used to communicating difficult things, and to working with both health and social care systems to get the right care for people. I’ve seen the impact of poor housing on health, and of a struggling care system.

As chair of a local Residents Association, I have a good understanding of the issues around crime and antisocial behaviour. I’d continue to work on addressing these, making sure we all feel safe in our homes and on our streets.

I’m a school governor at a local school, and see the amazing things achieved with tight budgets. I’d continue to listen to what our schools need and advocate for our young people.

We have some wonderful green spaces across Ealing, including in Hanger Hill, which I would ensure are protected and well cared for. These are vital for both physical and mental health.

The climate crisis sadly remains one of the biggest unaddressed issues of our time, which increasingly affects us and will shape our children’s futures. I joined the Green Party to be part of the political changes needed to prioritise this. In Hanger Hill I would work to bring meaningful progress by championing energy efficiency and renewable energy schemes- I’ve been successful in winning some money from a government grant scheme to explore a project in Hanger Hill. I’d work with residents to make the changes we need to help make walking and cycling easier, while making sure changes are made fairly. Hanger Hill particularly suffers from poor air quality and this would be a priority.