After studying at Cambridge University and working in London, I returned to my Stroud family roots with my husband, to raise our family in Minchinhampton.

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I am a qualified chartered accountant, though these days I work part time as the project coordinator for a community group in Stroud, and use my financial experience primarily in my voluntary roles.

In my spare time, I love exploring our countryside with my family. My young son and I keep bees together, and I also write short fiction, recently acting as co-judge for the upcoming ten-year anniversary Stroud Short Stories event.

Since September I have been the caseworker for Green County Councillor Rachel Smith, while she’s been on parental leave. I have loved rolling up my sleeves and solving local issues. It’s been great to work in partnership with district council colleagues, and to make myself useful to the parishes.

I have held many voluntary roles over the years, often as the treasurer or finance lead. I am coming to the end of my term as a governor for a local primary school, leading its Finance and Resources committee. I have raised many thousands of pounds in grant funding for school projects.

I think my considerable skills, experience and dedication mean I’m well placed to do a good job as both district and county councillor for Minchinhampton.