Most residents of Birchington will know me.

Full statement

I have been a Birchington Councillor for 10 years at both Parish and District levels. I’m involved with many local groups and organisations, and I am a Trustee of The Village Centre in Birchington. It’s been an honour to represent our community over the years and it feels only natural to want to step up to be your County level representative.

As your County Councillor I can continue to support all the Parish Councils in the division to achieve their ambitions and the many benefits that will bring. I will continue to fight against the mass developments on agricultural land, this has always been my aim and the main reason why I entered local politics.

Whatever developments are coming our way I will make sure our existing residents see the benefits they should and that house builders keep the promises they make on the infrastructure we expect. I’m immensely proud to live in Birchington and I will continue to promote community involvement and support local businesses.

The next few years will be tricky with the local government devolution that’s coming our way and it’s important that residents have someone with the knowledge and experience to steer us through. I am and will be that person and I am ready for difficult tasks and decisions ahead.