• How long have you lived in Luton?
I have lived in Stopsley all my life.
• Which ward do you represent?
I am a Councillor for the Wigmore Ward.
• Do you sit on or chair any boards?
I currently sit on the Overview and Scrutiny Board, scrutiny board for Children’s Services, scrutiny board for Health and Social Care Review Group, Standards Committee, Young Peoples’ Panel, Licensing Panel and Appeals Panel.
• Why did you become a councillor?
After I retired having worked in adult education and helping people for over 30 years I felt that I would like to be able to give something back to the community in the area where I live, and help people and learn of the issues they are often suffering in the community.
• What do you love about Luton?
I love Lutonians and the vibrancy of our town.
• What issues are you most passionate about in your role as councillor?
My priorities in my position of councillor are HMOs and overcrowding of houses.