I have lived in Porthtowan with my husband for twenty years and care deeply about the community and environment in which we live. I am passionate about protecting our natural surroundings and wildlife, while supporting the provision of genuinely affordable homes for local people, particularly young families. I believe that enabling people to live and raise families within their own communities helps keep our villages vibrant and thriving. I also feel strongly that any new development should be thoughtfully designed, sensitively located and environmentally resilient, balancing the need for housing with the protection of character and beauty of our area.