Having been a councillor on Somerset West & Taunton Council representing Staplegrove for the past 4 years, I have worked with colleagues to sustain a balanced and growing council that has kept public services running and commenced projects, from Firepool to new council housing in North Taunton.

I have lived in the Taunton area all my life and work in IT. I have also been a parish councillor on Norton Fitzwarren Parish Council and previously active in the local Scouts association.

I will work to make sure the forthcoming Staplegrove development is thoroughly scrutinised in its development and existing residents are kept up to date.