Sandra Simpson has lived in Witney for over 20 years.

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She was a lecturer with the Open University and University of Hertfordshire teaching IT and Business studies. Since retiring she spent several years teaching local people the skills to help them gain employment.

Interest and understanding of the environment was fostered through studies in natural sciences with the Open University.

Following a Millennium Award trip to the Utah desert in 2001 Sandra set up the Woodgreen Area Waste Action Group which campaigned for improved recycling and the introduction of green waste collections and, with the council, organised a monthly green waste collection point.

If elected Sandra would continue to campaign for improved recycling, better cycle routes and help for local businesses to thrive and grow. She will also try to ensure new developments serve the needs of this community without causing environmental harm through pollution and flooding. She would encourage more active travel both within Witney and to the neighbouring villages, she would stand up against housing proposals that potentially contribute to increased flooding, air pollution and ever increasing congestion on our roads. She would also do her best to encourage the Councils to invest in more leisure facilities and for the councils, local land-owners and business to do their best to encourage nature to flourish in and around our beautiful town.