I have been a councillor for the past twelve years in St. Stephen ward and it has been a huge privilege. I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting hundreds of residents. I am proud to have helped to introduce the Living Wage and the city council’s Sustainability Strategy. I persuaded the council to secure funding for the planting of thousands of trees on Perdiswell Park, and I have campaigned against cuts to local services. In St. Stephen ward,

I have worked with officers to get street lights repaired, pavements resurfaced, bins installed, and wildflowers planted. I have also organised several litter-picks in the area. I work full-time for a housing organisation, and I recently graduated from the University of Worcester with a master’s degree in English.

I have lived in Worcester for 17 years with my wife, Rachel, and we have two children.