I consider it a privilege to serve as an elected Parish Councillor being now in my second term.  I am a practicing solicitor living and working in Chobham which I believe keeps me in touch with local issues affecting our village.  In my first term and having become aware of the lack of a forum in which young people in our village could draw attention to their needs, I was instrumental in setting up a Youth Council out of which was resurrected the Chobham Youth Club for the 13 – 19 year age group.

It is my intention in the current term to promote the use of our Council’s statutory and trustee powers and duties for the benefit of our village both at present and into the future which will hopefully include refurbishment of areas of our Station Road Recreation Ground.

I have been fortunate to live in Chobham since 1983. My three children grew up enjoying village life and the freedom of Chobham common. I spent many years as an engineer in motor sport having travelled the world. I want to see equal provision made for today's youngsters and senior citizens with improved transport, also to ensure that we get Surrey Heath's proper funding to alleviate our flooding problems in Chobham.

I have lived with my family in Chobham for twenty four years. Over the years my children have attended local schools. I have been a member of the Carnival Committee and I was responsible for setting up Squirrels Nursery. My career in education, as a Head teacher of two schools and Head of a local Pre-Prep, has given me a greater insight into the issues facing local families. While living in this wonderful village I have become aware of the major environmental and financial issues that affect us all. My work will be to conserve and enhance the good that is held dear within our village and support all the needs and requirements of our Parish.

Now that the youngest of her children attends St Lawrence Primary School, she has more time to give to the village. Her particular interest is in regard to facilities for children of all ages, as well as to maintain the beauty and qualities of the village that attracted her to live here. She would also hope that as being new to the village she can add another point of view. Civic involvement runs deep in her family. Her great grandmother received an MBE for services to the community, and her grandmother was councillor for Merton Park. She considers it a great honour to be elected onto the Parish Council and hopes she can do as much as she can to help Chobham residents fulfil their aspirations for the village.