I have lived in west Leeds since August 2015, moving to the city for a job in the software industry.

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I quickly found myself at home here and alongside work, I enjoy cooking & cycling with my daily commute passing through Armley by bike.
As a regular cyclist and car driver, I have noticed a significant increase in the number and severity of potholes. These are hazardous to all road users and I will pressure the council to prioritise fixing them.
Armley is an area with character. Lots of small businesses are part of the community and I am aware of pressures applied by the opening of a new shopping centre. As a Green Party councillor I will be fully committed to supporting independent local business wherever possible.
I have also sadly noticed a significant rise in fly-tipping, something exacerbated by the Labour administration removing the annual four free bulky household waste collections. This change of policy was not voted for by the Green Party and I plan to restore it if elected.
Other issues could be avoided with more Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). Armley currently has fewer than other parts of Leeds. If elected I will push the council for PCSOs to be fairly distributed across the city meaning more for Armley, helping make the area feel safer.
I believe that I can help make a difference. A vote for me in the council elections on 3rd May is a vote for a greener, cleaner and safer Armley.