Your Candidates for St Stephen Ward

For most of my working life I have worked in the Charity sector. I am currently the Deputy Director of Operations at a Mental Health Charity. Our services are experiencing huge demand in the wake of the pandemic, with sharp rises in mental health issues in children, young people and adults.

I volunteer with the ‘Worcester Welcomes’ group, supporting all refugees and asylum seekers who arrive in Worcester, including from Ukraine. We have over 60 families offering accommodation or support, proof that Worcester genuinely is a welcoming place.

Residents in St Stephen enjoy being close to the best of our parks and open spaces. I am keen that everyone is able to access our parks and leisure centres and lead active and healthy lives.

Worcester’s future has to be about securing good jobs, affordable housing and taking measures to safeguard the environment and biodiversity, including tackling the traffic congestion that blights the area.

I have lived in Worcester all my life and am now raising my own family here. I work in retail and am the Trade Union representative for my workplace, supporting and advocating for those who need help and support.

Both of my teenage children enjoy sport and music and I love taking them to their various clubs and activities. For the last 4 years I have run two age group teams at Worcester Cricket Club and take great pride in seeing the kids grow in confidence and ability. As many parents will know, equipment, kit, lessons and coaching can be expensive. Unfortunately, the cost-of-living crisis means that access to sport and other activities is now a privilege, and the many benefits associated with them are lost to those who cannot afford it. I hope to be part of a Labour team that builds a brighter future for everyone.