I’ve lived here since 1981 and am married with adult children who both attended Kenilworth schools. I received my Geography degree at Manchester University and have had successful careers in both business and teaching, having taught in secondary schools in the local area.

I was elected as a Town and District Councillor for Park Hill Ward in May 2019 and have been fully active since then, pursuing residents’ problems like waste disposal, social nuisance, fly tipping and tree issues.

At District I am on the Scrutiny Committee looking over policy documents before they are acted upon. At Town Council I sit on the Finance and Planning Committees and helped modify the plans for development in the Town. I also Chair the Tourism Working Group and participate in the Wayfinding Group which has led to new signage in the town. In these roles I have engaged with the local business community.

Living in Sweden for a few years really changed my views on how planning can improve residents’ quality of life. I want to leave this town to our youngsters in a better shape than it is now. I realised that the only way to get real change and sensible solutions to environmental problems such as poor air and building quality, traffic congestion and cycling infrastructure was to join the Green Party – and stand for election.

I want to see a broader political voice and genuine community engagement, so I really enjoy speaking to people and hearing their views.