Why am I standing as an independent?

 There is no party whip compelling a councillor to vote a certain way regardless of whether it is right for those they represent.  I am an independent and will speak and vote only in the interests of this community – I have no political mandate – my main priority is you and this parish.

 If you are in a party you are made to vote the way the party tells you. Being Independent means I can weigh up what is best for the people I represent and then vote accordingly.

It is time for change at Wychavon District Council and to put ‘People before Politics!’

What will I do for you?  I will:

 represent you for the full term of my office, not just when I want your vote.

 be available to you when you need me;

 conduct regular local surgeries and attend all Parish Council meetings;

 represent you in a responsible manner;

 listen to your concerns and take action on your behalf;

 voice residents’ concerns more strongly on a range of issues and work at District level to ensure development money and other funding avenues are passed onto us and used wisely;

 work closely with our local Police representatives to ensure crime in the area is kept to a minimum;

 increase awareness of the need to monitor speeding in the village, particularly by the School;

 look at transport issues affecting the parish;

 building relationships and work closely with all local community groups

 look  to the future and help bring about Hartlebury’s Parish and Neighbourhood Plan;

 make sure that we challenge any future plans for housing developments within our area particularly bearing in mind the imminent Greenbelt Review which will take place in the next 2-4 years.