I've lived in Pixham for 30 years. I was a psychodynamic counsellor with a client base in Croydon. In Dorking I have volunteered with MyTime for your Carers, Dorking Minds and organised two concerts for The Brigitte Trust (£10,000 donation).

Last year I was proud to become champion for the Disabled. This gave me the freedom to visit local charities around Mole Valley like The Grange, Sight for Surrey, Fairfield Centre and many more. There is so much kindness around the district hiding behind closed doors.

The River Mole runs through my Ward. Recent high temperatures plus more heavy rainfall has meant that a high proportion of sewage has been flowing into our river. With local persistence and frequent meetings with Thames Water, Pixham has contributed to the announcement that they will be spending millions to expand the capacity on the treatment sites at both Pixham and Holmwood.

As a member of the Mole Valley Access Group I have gained experience and insight into what is important to our constituents. We discuss local issues as a group, in friendly but serious atmosphere. This also happens at the Leatherhead Hub monthly with other Councillors.