I have been a dedicated Saltash Town Councillor for the past seven years, a regular volunteer at community events, and Chair of Saltash Chamber of Commerce.

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I’m standing to make sure Saltash Tamar gets the strong representation it deserves in County Hall. This is a real opportunity for positive change.

I have taken the lead as media representative for Safe38 and Tamar Toll Action Group, and also helped lead the the campaign to save Saltash Leisure Centre. I’ve seen how local voices can make a difference when we work together. I have hands on experience of working to get real results, and will be a dedicated advocate for Saltash Tamar residents.

We’ve been let down by the Conservatives for too long, with decision-making that has failed to listen to our needs. Services have been cut back to the bone, including Adult Education, which has been ripped out of Saltash.

Meanwhile, the new Labour government is talking about cheaper tolls — but their proposals fall far short of ending the financial burden crossing the bridge places on residents.

Businesses are under pressure too. Rising National Insurance costs introduced by Labour are hitting small businesses and freelancers like me hard.

Saltash Tamar need a councillor who understands those pressures and will fight for a fair deal for Saltash. This election is your chance to choose a better way, to get Cornwall Council back on track, and to elect a strong, local champion who will stand up for residents.

With more and more people switching their support to the Liberal Democrats, now is the time to vote for change — and for someone who will put our community first.