I know Twyford very well, having lived here for over 35 years.

Full statement

I have been honoured to represent the village on Wokingham District and then the Borough Council from 1994 to 2012, when I stood down due to work commitments. I returned as one of Twyford's Wokingham Borough Councillors in 2019 and have been leader of the council since 2023.

I have worked hard for Twyford over the years, doing my best to represent and help residents. During the pandemic and its aftermath, I secured grants for local businesses and found the funding for a series of feel-good concerts in the village centre. I started the campaign for our new library and am looking forward to seeing it open later this spring. I have been working for a comprehensive approach to parking problems in the village. I’m committed to defending the ward against inappropriate development and ensuring new housing in our Borough is built to high environmental standards with the necessary local infrastructure delivered on-time.

I have the experience, energy, and enthusiasm to promote and protect our village, its residents and businesses in the years ahead. I’m looking forward to working as a team with the other Lib Dem candidates for Twyford, Ruscombe and Hurst, to make sure your voice is heard, as we continue to make Wokingham Borough a great place to live.