Mike Calvert ‘I have lived in Tunbridge Wells for over 20 years and work as a lawyer in London. We all know that climate change has to be addressed urgently. And we all know that not enough is being done.
What we need from our politicians, local and national, is leadership and ambition. We can make a difference but only if we show our representatives that they need to do more too. Whatever your politics, a vote for me is a vote for action now. There won’t be a Green council after these elections but every Green vote sends a message to the Council that business as usual just won’t do.’
Kate Sergeant ‘I have lived in the borough for over 20 years and have been campaigning locally on environmental issues since 2006. I love living here, between London and the coast, with access to so much countryside, history and culture. I work from home managing community support services for people living with dementia. I believe in the power of communities to make life better for everyone now and into the future.
I am a passionate advocate for community energy – harnessing the power of renewable energy for the local community – and promoting better home insulation and retrofitting older homes to reduce our carbon footprint and help with fuel poverty. No one should have to choose between heating and eating.’
Penny Peerless ‘I am a local mum and live in the Ramslye part of the Pantiles ward and have also been a Tunbridge Wells resident for over 20 years. I believe passionately in social justice and am a volunteer at the Hygiene Bank which is a grassroots, people-powered charity that distributes personal hygiene and cleaning products to people struggling to afford basic necessities.
I also campaign to protect our lovely local environment in Ramslye through RARD, Residents Against Ramslye Development. As a councillor I would do everything I can to protect the Greenbelt. I also want to see more done to help small businesses and community groups.’
On May 2nd, vote for a fairer, greener politics.