Community Work

I am very involved in the local community and work with many local groups and organisations. These volunteers are the people who make a huge contribution to our lives, and I do my level best to help them all.

I am Chairman of the Trustees of my local community hall helping to raise over £30,000 in recent years for refurbishment works. I have also served on the parish council since 2002 and am currently the Vice Chairman.. I believe communities and community spirit can still thrive in the 21st Century. They just need the right help, and I try to play my part in giving it.

My Priorities

Local government isn't about councils or councillors. It's about serving the community and making local lives better.

These are my priorities:

- Economic development to bring prosperity and make sure our unemployment rates remain low
- New industrial units, workshops and office space to bring quality jobs and opportunity

- Protect our environment - it's the only one we've got

- Combat climate change by achieving a carbon net zero District Council by 2030 with a detailed, workable and public action plan and supporting LCC's climate response
- Build good quality affordable housing so that local people can continue to live in the villages where they grew up

- Safe, clean, well maintained streets in thriving communities with local facilities in easy reach - and a war on potholes!
- Sport, leisure and cultural facilities so you and your family can lead happy, healthy and enriched lives

- Support the NHS and boost funds for local primary care

And I will make sure we continue to:

- Put local people at the heart of decision-making through individuals, parish and town councils and Neighbourhood Plans
- Listen to and nurture local communities - especially on matters like roads, infrastructure and new housing. I will NEVER support bad development.
- Fight for public transport so no one is disadvantaged because of where we live
- Support local government partnerships to encourage better ways of working to deliver vital services
- Guarantee that good value for money services are provided by North Kesteven District Council and Lincolnshire County Council

It's a privilege to represent the people of of my County division (Potterhanworth & Coleby) and District ward (Heighington & Washingborough which includes Canwick). I am also a Parish Councillor, but of course that is a non-political role.

I work in public service here in Lincolnshire. At North Kesteven District Council I am Deputy Leader of the Council and a member of the Executive Board with particular responsibility for housing and the Council's £230 million capital programme. I also serve on the Planning Committee and various outside bodies including the Lincolnshire Housing, Health & Wellbeing group. I've helped lead NKDC's ambitious climate change response, and I'm involved with a range of community groups and charities.

I grew up in a village and spent many years in London, so I understand what makes both rural and urban communities tick. I'm very grateful for the chance to play a part in the life of our great county by serving the community.

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