Coming from a Lincolnshire family I have lived and worked in this area nearly all my life.

I am proud to have represented Folkingham Rural for many years at Lincolnshire County Council and in that time have achieved continued improvements for our area.

Although busy leading the council, my greatest satisfaction has been resolving local issues and as always, I commit to that in the future.

The Conservative administration has continued to manage our finances successfully in difficult times, while keeping Council Tax at one of the lowest in the country and services, which are assessed independently, as some of the best.

Covid-19 has impacted on all our lives and we have reacted swiftly and effectively to local effects of the pandemic.

We have continued to deliver all front-line services and supported the testing and vaccine roll-out in our county.

We are particularly mindful of the potentially damaging effects on our economy and are financially supporting local businesses so they can emerge stronger.

We have not taken our foot off the pedal during Covid-19, continuing to deliver major new projects such as the Grantham bypass and improved broadband connectivity across our county.

As with all Conservative councillors, I will again adhere to our principles in public service and ensure that truthfulness and honesty is upheld by all.

After a period of unprecedented times, I hope that my local record and that of the council will give you confidence to once again support me in the election on 6 May 2021.