Graham Firth,Town Council Candidate for Bullbrook.

Graham has lived in Bullbrook, Bracknell, for 35 years and is married with two grown-up children, who have now moved away but previously attended local Bracknell primary and secondary schools.

Now a retired university librarian, Graham was for many years a governor at Cranbourne Primary School and from 1995 to 2000 represented Bullbrook on Bracknell Town Council. He edits a quarterly magazine for the Exeter University Club for the more mature graduates of the university and, since retirement, has joined the Bracknell Film Society and the local U3A.

He is interested in sport, including locally provided facilities, enjoys walking in the many green and open spaces in Bracknell and the surrounding area, recognises the importance of Bracknell’s libraries as community centres and is keen that South Hill Park should be properly supported as a continuing outstanding local focus for the arts.

Grant Strudley, Borough Council Candidate for Whitegrove

I have lived in Warfield with my family since 2009 and am proud to have represented Whitegrove as a Parish Councillor since 2017. During that time I have worked to get the Warfield Neighbourhood Plan adopted, giving residents a voice in planning and helping to reduce speculative development. I am committed to working to ensure we have the local services we need and to keep our community as green and pleasant a place to live as possible.

As a senior education professional and member of Schools’ Forum, I have tackled, first-hand, the challenges faced by nurseries and schools, including tight budgets and the lack of services to support mental health and special educational needs. Consequently, I am committed to ensuring all our children and young people have the support they need and the best possible start in life.

It would be an honour and privilege to serve Whitegrove.