On May 6th the County Council elections will be going ahead, and I am running as your Conservative candidate for Beacon Division.

Full statement

I have lived and worked in Bromsgrove, as a health professional, for almost 40 years. Now my plan was is continue to help people in a different way, firstly, in my election as the District Councillor for Rubery South in May 2019.

Working with those in our communities we have solved many challenges affecting residents daily lives. This includes issues such as fly tipping, dustbin issues, clearing dangerous litter for residents, escalating and working with the Council officers on various District related matters, liaising with landlords over neighbour noise and other dispute complaints, contributing to the long-term goal setting for our libraries as hubs for the whole community and to our District’s ambitious “green” objectives, while also working towards establishing a Rubery Parish Council.

Alongside Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion, we can tackle problems within our communities, such as, speeding and antisocial behaviour, as well as providing a larger police presence, to act as a visible deterrent for crime. Working with the neighbourhood watch groups we can reduce crime, in particular speeding which is an frustration for many residents. Furthermore, we will offer as many residents as possible access to Smart Water technology that is successfully reducing theft and burglary in other areas of the County.

If elected I commit to working with all councillors, at all levels, to serve our residents. Furthermore, we must safeguard the green belt and ensure that Local Neighbourhood Plans are adhered to. I promise not to shy away from any contentious issues, as well as being accountable and accessible to all.