I am incredibly pleased to be standing in the Alfrick, Leigh and Rushwick by-election.

Full statement

I have spent my entire life living in this ward and it would truly be an honour to represent it. I went to primary school at Rushwick School and know first hand what a local school means to a village and the people living in it.

That is why I am standing to ensure that housing is proportionate and that any new developments being built come with appropriate infrastructure and also ensure local services are expanded and not pushed to there limits.

My other focus is on ensuring Malvern Hills District Council is held to account and that everything going through the council is challenged and scrutinised so the residents interests are protected.