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District Council Elections May 4 2023
This year, all places on the district councils are up for election and Chichester and Arun Green Party are standing more candidates than ever before. Now more people can vote Green in 2023 and help us make a difference on local matters. With your support, more Green councillors can have a greater influence on decision making.
We are all local residents and understand and share your concerns on roads, housing, the environment and waste. You can contact us via this website, Facebook or Twitter – we are listening.
Greens can win in Chichester and Arun in 2023! Show me my ward and who is standing
How can I help?
Remember to vote on May 4th – don’t forget your ID. Encourage your friends and neighbours to vote Green – especially if they are dissatisfied with “politics as usual” from the main parties. You can volunteer to deliver leaflets and other activities in your local area – get in touch via our Contact Us Page. You can also donate to your local party which would be a great boost to our ability to get our message out to more people in Chichester and Arun.
Meet your candidates
Arundel and Walberton Ward, Arun District Council
Carol Birch, a social housing specialist and wildlife gardener has been key to the success of the local Green party team. Her calm thoroughness and persistence got Green Councillors elected to Arun for the first time in 2019 and in two recent by-elections.
Mel Penycate is a former teacher living in Walberton and is determined to preserve the village’s natural and historic heritage. She is firm believer in a circular economy so materials are re-deployed not wasted.
Steve McAuliffe is an ecologist and in his three months as a problem-solving Councillor, he has already affected decisions for the better at Arun, with his mix of professionalism,
scientific expertise, and ability to work collaboratively.
Barnham Ward, Arun District Council
Anita Lawrence grew up in Wittering and Bognor. Her managerial skills transformed an
ailing organic health shop and cafe into a thriving community-based centre. In London she worked alongside shopkeepers the police and councillors to install a radio-link system for local businesses which made the whole area safer for shopkeepers and shoppers alike.
Paul Ayling is a health and wellbeing practitioner who has lived in Arun his whole life. He knows the Barnham area particularly well and brings wisdom and a deep love of the local landscape to his work for the community. Having a young child doubles his commitment to fighting for a thriving, living countryside
Sue Wallsgrove is a great animal-lover and feisty champion of local people. She has always lived Barnham and tirelessly makes numerous interventions with organisations on behalf of residents as Parish and District councillor. These relate to home flooding from raw sewage, light and air pollution, fly-tipping, road damage, parking, litter and illegal tree-felling.
Pevensey Ward, Arun District Council
Paul Wyatt, a family man living in Bognor Regis since 1981, is a passionate Green Party candidate for the Pevensey Ward. With a long career in the transport industry, he brings experience and an interest in sustainable public transport solutions. Paul will work hard to listen to and represent his constituents.
John Erskine is one of your current Bognor Regis Town councillors. A family man who chose to move to the area 6 years ago and felt passionate about getting involved to make a difference for Bognor Regis, such as being on the board of trustees for the Bognor Regis Youth and Community Centre on Westloats Lane. With a varied career in IT, photography and management he brings with him a wealth of experience, an eye for detail and a leaning towards facts and statistical analysis. John works hard to represent his constituents and always speaks, and votes, with them and their welfare in mind.
Chichester South Ward, Chichester District Council
Sarah Sharp
Sarah Sharp has served as a Green councillor for the past four years on Chichester District Council. She 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. Cllr Sharp also represents Chichester South on West Sussex County Council.
Tim Young Tim Young 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. 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. Tim’s degree in Politics and career in business has prepared him for the pressure of council business. He 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. He will speak up to power, who will speak the truth and get things done.
Where are greens standing?
Green candidates are standing in more than half the wards in Chichester and Arun district. We currently have three councillors (in Chichester South, Arundel and Walberton, and Barnham wards) for re-election and twenty nine more candidates that are looking forward to representing you and give green policies a voice at the district councils.
Greens can win in Chichester and Arun in 2023!
Map showing Chichester wards where green candidates are standing
Map showing Arun wards where green canidates are standing
Chichester District Council Candidates
Chichester Central
Mark Record
Chichester South
Sarah Sharp (sitting councillor)
Tim Young
Chichester West
Lee Holmes
Easebourne
Leo Holmwood
Fittleworth
David Ross
Goodwood
Philip Maber
Harbour Villages
Georgie Armour
Petworth
Stephanie Carn
Selsey South
Jack Olley
Siddlesham and Selsey North
Andrew Swain
Southbourne
Derrick Johnson
Westbourne
Ann Stewart
Arun District Council Candidates
Arundel and Walberton
Carol Birch
Steve McAuliffe (sitting councillor)
Mel Penycate
Barnham
Paul Ayling
Anita Lawrence
Sue Wallsgrove (sitting councillor)
Aldwick East
Adam Bell
Aldwick West
Tony Coates
Angmering and Findon
Helen Justice
Courtwick with Toddington
Deborah O’Reilly
East Preston
Liz Hammond
Felpham West
Linda Lancaster
Ferring
Kerstin Sonnemann
Middleton-on-Sea
Liam Warren
Pevensey
John Erskine
Paul Wyatt
River
Lilias Cheyne
Rustington West
Faye Mackenzie-Faithful