Chichester Area Greens have finalised the candidates standing in the upcoming elections on Thursday 4 May. A total of 13 Greens will stand across 12 wards. Cllr Sarah Sharp will defend her seat of Chichester South and joining her is candidate Tim Young, who if elected will replace Cllr Heather Barrie who is standing down.
As Green councillor for the past four years on Chichester District Council, Sarah has worked tirelessly for the best interests of the people of Chichester South. She worked with local families to save Rumboldswhyke School from closure; helped organise 35 volunteers to support elderly and vulnerable people during the pandemic; collaborated with UK Harvest and St George’s Church to establish a Community Food Hub; and secured tree-planting projects in the area. She holds regular surgeries and has helped many residents who have contacted her with individual problems. Sarah also represents Chichester South at City and County level.
Hoping to join Sarah in representing Chichester South is Tim Young. Tim will be a councillor who will speak up to power, who will speak the truth and get things done. His degree in Politics and career in business has prepared him for the pressure of council business. His current job is selling large-scale solar energy projects, which gives him an extra level of insight when speaking about the environment and energy issues. He is passionate about local issues and tirelessly campaigns for a Greener, fairer future, persuading and influencing decision makers, whether it’s against oil drilling in the Downs or sewage in our rivers and harbour. Tim will be the kind of Councillor who reaches out to people; who listens to people’s concerns and acts on the issues that affect us day to day.
Candidates standing in a further 11 wards are: Mark Record (Chichester Central), Lee Holmes (Chichester West), Leo Holmwood (Easebourne), David Goss (Fittleworth), Philip Maber (Goodwood), Georgie Armour (Harbour Villages), Stephanie Carn (Petworth), Jack Olley (Selsey South), Andrew Swain (Siddlesham and Selsey North), Derrick Johnson (Southbourne) and Ann Stewart (Westbourne).
The Green Party currently has 563 councillors on 172 principal authority councils in England and Wales. It will be defending 281 seats in this year's local elections in May and will be looking to make further gains across the country.
