I’m both privileged and delighted to be standing to represent the people of Ramsgate at the County Election on the 1st May.

Full statement

As a current District and Parish Councillor, I am known for providing a strong voice for our community, and for my support for community organisations and better public engagement, which, as the total restructuring of local government gathers pace, will be particularly important, in order that we are properly and effectively represented at County level during the transition to Unitary councils in Kent.

I have campaigned for more than a decade, with many others of all political persuasions, for the devolution of the currently centralised and too remote decision making process to local communities. This huge change for the better is now commencing, and our Ramsgate community needs to be represented with real knowledge, experience, and a passionate commitment to actually deliver real-world outcomes, a situation which has been sadly lacking for far too long.

I promise to work to provide the change this community deserves, by, for example, championing job creation through environmentally responsible regeneration, to help ensure the best possible future prospects for our children and grandchildren.

Proud to provide a strong voice for our community at District Council, I would be privileged to do so on your behalf at Kent County Council, through the years of change ahead. Please trust me with your vote!