As a young person growing up in Ramsgate, I have consistently seen my generation’s hope for a fair, green future move further away.

Full statement

We have continuously missed opportunities to tackle the biggest issues facing us, particularly the climate crisis.

Thanet’s economic difficulties deserve to be met with real action with people at the heart of it. As a KCC councillor my focus will be on ensuring public services meet the growing demand the overdevelopment of housing is creating, whilst helping build our economy in increasingly difficult circumstances.

I will ensure safer pedestrian areas with the expansion of 20mph zones and campaign to save vital youth services such as the Pie Factory. Becky Wing and I will campaign to enhance local open spaces and focus on small and medium businesses so they can thrive and ensure better job opportunities for the people of Thanet.

The people of Ramsgate deserve representation that reflects who they are, as well as fighting for a fair and green future for the next generation, and generations to follow. As someone who grew up here, attending local primary schools and Chatham & Clarendon, I believe I have the local knowledge to represent the people of Ramsgate.

I am delighted to be standing alongside Cllr Becky Wing from whom I have learned so much on important issues over the past few years. My beliefs in equality are deep rooted and reflect those the strong & supportive movement the Green Party has built since its formation.