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My Policies
My aim is simple: listen, act and report back. These policies reflect what I hear on the street, in local shops and at school gates. They focus on families, safety, value for money and fair treatment for ratepayers and small business.
Safe streets
Safety is the first duty of local government, and it should be delivered through practical prevention that people can see. Work should focus on known hotspots, with decisions guided by community reports and police advice so families feel confident in their own streets.
Lighting should be prioritised where it is most needed, and CCTV should be installed strategically to improve safety and oversight with clear privacy rules. School zones should gain safer crossings and traffic calming where speeds are a problem, and parks and paths should be kept clear through pruning, fast graffiti removal and design that discourages anti-social behaviour.
Low rates and careful spending
Rates should stay steady and predictable, with spending directed to essentials rather than nice-to-have projects. Households and small businesses deserve value for money and a Council that treats every dollar with care.
Budgets should be built from the ground up and reported in plain language. A simple public dashboard should show where money goes and what it delivers, contracts should be published, and procurement should give preference to proven local suppliers when value is clear.
Planning that respects neighbourhoods
Growth should fit the street and protect local character while providing quality homes. Good planning listens early, fixes issues before they harden and respects schools, families and heritage.
Height and bulk should be moderated where new development adjoins low-rise areas, and traffic and parking impacts should be published before decisions are made. Approvals should include tree-canopy targets, shade and strong construction management so neighbours are not left carrying the cost.
Roads, parking and transport
Streets should move safely and predictably, with parking that works near homes, shops and schools. Upgrades should be planned, published and delivered on time.
A rolling blackspot schedule should target risky intersections and bends, crossings near schools should be improved, and rat-running should be managed where sightlines are poor. Resident parking schemes should be used where demand is chronic, and paths and cycle links should connect parks, schools and centres.
