Currently, all councillors representing the Littleham ward are Conservative and openly support what is happening with the seafront and Plumb Park developments. Do you agree with every Conservative Party Policy? At present you have no other representation in your ward…

Exmouth Town Council and East Devon District Council do not appear to have grasped the concept of openness, transparency and accountability, where many Exmouth residents are unaware of the facts surrounding proposed development until it is too late.

The realignment of Queens Drive for example of this, the detrimental impact being the loss of existing iconic Exmouth attractions and all the associated employment, the loss of seafront car parking spaces and, most importantly, the estimated timescales of the phased development … East Devon District Council’s own estimate is 3 to 4 years!

As the ward responsible for our beachfront, is this what you want?

Why vote for me?

I am fortunate to have appreciated Exmouth both as a tourist and as a resident, having spent many family holidays here and subsequently living in Exmouth for over 8 years with my partner Jennifer, who has lived here all her life.

I am very concerned about the way our town is being developed without proper consultation; from close to home issues such as the impact of the seafront and Plumb Park developments, to wider issues such as the lack of investment in our town centre for job creation and the difficulties in securing a decent transport interchange for our town.

As an Independent councillor I would be free to represent your concerns and wishes, both within the Littleham ward and in Exmouth as a whole, and without fear of a hard-line party whip telling me how to vote.

In other words, you would have a choice and an Independent voice on the town council. A voice that would represent your views without fear of influence from a political party. A voice that would represent your issues. A voice that is as concerned as you are about improving Littleham ward, and Exmouth, for everyone.

If elected I would:

consult with you, as well as with relevant local charities and campaign groups, when required;

hold open councillor surgeries throughout the year;

listen to what the residents within Littleham ward feel strongly about, and present those views to the town council;

support positive changes in our town which are endorsed by the local community;

oppose inappropriate future development plans;