South Lincolnshire Green Party is fielding more candidates than ever in the upcoming election.

The Green Party is now the third party in terms of voter intention. Voting Green therefore can make a difference and we can, and do win seats.

As your Green Party candidate for Grantham South, I've lived in the town for over 20 years and work all-year-round to campaign on local issues.

I've a background in central and local government and have run my own business. I also volunteer for the theatre, Grantham River Care and Wyndham Park Forum, for whom I've secured over 700 saplings, planted in Grantham's Forest School area.

My passion is the environment and I am always looking to meet the needs of local communities in campaigning on green issues, particularly in regard to respecting biodiversity and confronting the climate emergency.

I believe a lot more can be done in Grantham South but we need new voices on the council for real change to take place.

After listening to local residents' concerns, I've identified three top priorities - we need a pedestrian crossing installed at Gainsborough Corner on London Road near McDonald's; this is a high traffic area which is also used as a main crossing point for school/college pupils.

I would support the introduction of 20mph speed limits near schools and in busy areas where travelling above this could endanger cyclists/pedestrians.

Our local authorities need to be held to account on introducing new linked up cycle lanes in Grantham.