Reclaiming our school gates: School Streets
Creating safer, calmer streets outside our schools at drop-off and pick-up times — reducing traffic, improving air quality, and making it safer for children to walk and cycle.
Articles & ideas
This section is where I explore ideas in a little more depth — some very local, some wider — but all connected to everyday life in Redhill West & Meadvale. These aren’t abstract theories, they’re practical proposals, drawn from experience, evidence, and conversations with residents. I’ll keep adding to this section as the campaign develops.
Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) in planning
Why new developments must manage rainwater properly — reducing flooding, protecting existing streets, and saving money long-term.
Library of Things
A simple idea that saves households money, reduces waste, and builds community — borrowing tools and equipment instead of everyone buying their own.
County travel cards
Making public transport simpler and fairer with integrated, affordable travel cards — helping people move around without always relying on a car.
Redhill Food Common
A local food-growing and sharing initiative — improving access to fresh food, supporting resilience, and strengthening community ties.
Rights for renters
Why secure, fair renting matters — and what local councils can do to support renters facing rising costs, poor standards, and insecurity.
Have an idea you’d like us to explore, or want to respond to something I’ve written?