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I am an award-winning educator and neurodiversity specialist working with families across our borough and country. As a lone parent to two children, including a preverbal autistic son, I have first-hand experience navigating the education system. After my son was left without provision despite having an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP), I created a tailored learning approach that now supports other children and families. I am standing to ensure families are supported and no child is left behind.

I worked on NHS and public health policies in the Department of Health for 40 years until 2017. I have lived in Wanstead for 30 years. I have campaigned for an early rebuilding of Whipps Cross Hospital and am concerned by Redbridge Labour’s lack of openness and lack of interest in the west side of the borough. Liberal Democrats want to restore local Area Committees, which were abolished by Labour in 2014. These committees can help people to influence policies that affect them.

I’ve lived in Churchfields for 25 years and my sons attended Churchfields and Woodbridge schools. I sit on the boards of two charities: Friends of Redbridge Music School and Show Racism the Red Card. Until Labour removed Faiza Shaheen as its candidate in 2024, I was chair of the local Labour Party, but now chair Chingford and Woodford Green Community Independents, a group committed to community-led politics. Among other issues, I‘ve campaigned for progress on the new hospital desperately needed at Whipps Cross.

I’m one of three Chingford and Woodford Green Community Independents standing for election. I have lived in Churchfields for 20 years, my children and granddaughter all attending local state schools. I am a former school governor. As a member of Faiza Shaheen’s 2024 General Election campaign team I became passionate about doing politics for the benefit of residents, not political parties, and would push for more facilities for young and old alike, such as could be delivered at the Elmhurst Gardens site.

I’m Lloyd Duddridge. Apart from being your councillor in Churchfields, I am the Cabinet member for Children, Young people and Schools. I was proud to deliver an outstanding children’s service report from Ofsted in every section, one of only four councils in the country to do so. We also recently achieved UNICEF accreditation as a child-friendly borough, the first in England to do so; 96% of our schools across Redbridge are rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’. We can’t risk our children’s education with Reform or the independents.

I grew up in Woodford and chose to make my home here. This community has shaped who I am. For the past eight years as a Redbridge councillor, I’ve worked tirelessly for our area, ensuring our play areas are safe and improved, keeping our streets clean and working closely with the local police to keep residents safe. I’ll always be a strong voice for local people, ensuring that Churchfields continues to progress forwards. Only Labour has a fully costed plan, so don’t risk your community and vote Labour on 7 May.

I am a retired businessman, author and London cab driver. I have seen central London deteriorate, and I am determined that Churchfields and South Woodford do not  go the same way. I am ready to stand up for Churchfields, to  keep the streets clean, tackle anti-social behaviour, improve lighting and fix potholes. We need to put residents first, restore pride and keep our community safe.  Lets work together to keep this a safe, clean, thriving place for our families. Churchfields needs change. Churchfields needs Reform.

I have lived in Churchfields for over 25 years and have an excellent understanding of the local area and its needs. I am a retired primary school headteacher and have around 10 years of experience as a school governor. I have also been chair of governors in local schools. I have worked on a charity advice line and for the National Deaf Children’s Society, representing children in special needs tribunals. I served as a Cub Scout leader for 17 years and am an associate of the Friends of Elmhurst Gardens.

I live in Churchfields ward and have lived in Redbridge for over 21 years. My daughter went to Woodbridge High School and attended Redbridge Drama Centre. I know the value that local facilities provide and I’m deeply passionate about standing up for our area – making sure Woodford and South Woodford don’t get forgotten in the borough when it comes to funding. My Christian faith is important to me and I work in the healthcare sector. The council’s elderly care support is something that I’m passionate about.

I have proudly called Churchfields my home for over 25 years; this is where my family have grown up, where my two sons were raised and educated. I’ve built deep roots in our community, giving many years to teaching and education. Like many residents, I care deeply about the issues that affect our daily lives: crime, housing, the cost of living, Broadmead bridge and cleaner, safer streets. I am not a career councillor, I am your neighbour. I understand what matters here because I live it every day.

I have proudly called Woodford home for over 25 years, having grown up and gone to school right here in our community. My career has taken me across to more than 10 countries. These experiences have given me a strong understanding of how to manage finances responsibly, make fair decisions and deliver results. These skills are what I want to bring to serve our local area. I want to help, support safer streets, better local services and stronger community. On 7 May, please use all three of your votes for your Conservative candidates.

I’m a university worker and trade unionist. I’ve lived in Churchfields for 14 years and I’m standing because I believe residents deserve better, more transparent representation. I was inspired by Faiza Shaheen’s General Election campaign, which demonstrated the power of community-led politics. Since then, I’ve been involved in several Chingford and Woodford Green Community Independents campaigns, notably on Broadmead Bridge, and have been supporting former independent councillor Rosa Gomez with her council duties.