the Local Election, for a Councillor to represent you on Reigate & Banstead Borough Council. Read about our twelve candidates below.
Sue is a freelance journalist who has lived in Redhill for 12 years. She is active in the local CND and Stop the War groups, and wants to add to the Green presence on the Council to challenge the unhealthy one-party dominance. Sue believes that communities and the environment, not big business, should be at the heart of political decision-making. She came a close third out of five candidates in Earlswood and Whitebushes last year.
Nicky works in the NHS, at East Surrey Hospital, and is studying with the Open University for a BSc in Social Sciences with Environment and Politics. She has a history of anti-war and anti-cuts campaigning, and is committed to promoting sustainability, fighting for democratic reform to empower local communities, and defending our public services.
I am a special needs teacher, Eco-schools assessor and filmmaker as well as a mother. I am passionate about bringing together older and younger generations, improving access to local public transport, dealing with traffic and environmental issues and supporting local businesses and charities. I will strive to develop a safer, healthier and more harmonious community in Reigate and am keen to ensure all residents' views are heard.
Ken lives in Merstham with his wife, daughter and three-legged cat, Tiger. He believes the Green Party is the right choice for people who want stronger consideration given to communities' interests and social values ahead of pure market forces, and feels the Green Party is the only real alternative to the single-party dominance in Reigate & Banstead.
Ian is a gardener, musician, writer and wild plant enthusiast who has lived in the Reigate area for most of his life. He has been involved in the campaign to protect the local green belt, presenting a petition with over 1000 signatures to the council and speaking in the subsequent debate. In representing the Green Party he will do his best to bring Ecology and Economy back to their common root in the Greek word oikos, meaning 'household'.
Alistair lives with his family in Tadworth and Walton, and works as a sustainability consultant helping organisations reduce their carbon footprint. A Green Party member for over 20 years, he believes that only the Green Party is committed to creating communities that are vibrant, inclusive and sustainable.