I’ve been a Battenhall resident for 20 years and have had a career working on service delivery with local authorities in Worcestershire and beyond. I’m now active in the Worcester community running cycling sessions for young riders and supporting sport.

We need more social and affordable housing and more homes that are suitable for our ageing population. Well-designed new and retrofitted housing will reduce carbon emissions. bring down energy bills and reduce illnesses caused by living in cold and damp homes. I support the protection of our public spaces and parks and encourage development for jobs and new homes only on our empty brownfield sites.

In Worcester, we see homelessness increasing and this must end. Nobody should have to sleep rough, choose between heating and eating, or be stigmatised by poverty, disability, or mental ill health.

Committees

• Licensing & Environmental Health Committee
• Environment Committee