I have lived in Boxgrove since 2001 when my family moved here from Barnham when I was three. I am the third generation of my family to be born in West Sussex and my family owns and operates a garden centre in Runcton. I sit on West Sussex County Council as the member for the Chichester North division (which includes Boxgrove). l work for a local charity, helping young people in the care system with the transition to independence. I have been a parish councillor since my co-option in 2023. I am particularly interested in the needs of young people in the area.