I have a deep-rooted connection to Shropshire through my husband and his family, who have lived here for generations.

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In 2018, after retiring from the Metropolitan Police following 25 years of service, I moved to the county to support my husband’s elderly parents.

During my policing career, I primarily served as a Detective, specialising in homicide and serious sexual offences. This work demanded exceptional written and verbal communication, as well as strong presentation skills, qualities I developed through close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders and members of the public in highly sensitive, high-pressure environments.

My lifelong commitment to public service, combined with strong family ties to the area, has given me both the passion and the grounding to stand as a candidate. I am ready once again to step forward, be counted, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of local people.