I am Staffordshire Moorlands born and bred and proud to be standing for election in the Leek South County Council Elections.

Full statement

My aim is to work hard for the local people and effect positive change wherever possible. Leek is a great place to live but we can make it even better. If I get elected I will fight for improvements to benefit the community as a whole. I am a Family Law Barrister and have worked in Staffordshire all of my adult life. Much of my practice centres around child protection matters and assisting vulnerable families including children in the care system. Working directly with the public helps me to understand the needs and problems individuals in this area face on a regular basis. I wish now to become a strong advocate for the area as a whole at County Council level. One of the current big issues is whether a single North Staffordshire Unitary Authority should be created, my view is it should not. To be a Unitary Authority would detract from the ability to focus interest and resources on issues which are directly relevant to Leek and the Moorlands. It seems clear that many local people do not support the proposals made and I shall make sure their voice is heard.