I’ve lived in the area for quite a while and been involved in a variety of community projects and organisations and believe that party politics in local government can stifle progress on the big issues affecting Tweeddale. Having previously stood for election to Scottish Borders Council as a candidate for a political party I now intend to stand as an Independent candidate in the election - putting people ahead of politics.

I look forward to discussing this and other local issues when I meet you on the doorstep over the coming months.