Gwyneth Deakins, Liberal Democrat candidate for South Woodford

I have lived in E18 for 18 years and served as a councillor for Roding ward for eight years until 2018.

I am a retired civil servant. I am a Friend of Elmhurst Gardens and have been heavily involved in the campaign to secure the former bowling club for community use. I take a keen interest in housing and planning issues. The Labour council’s record of providing sustainable and truly affordable housing is appalling. We need councillors who will stand up for the local area and not just nod through every developer’s proposal.