I’ve lived in Upper Froyle since January 2017 and over that time have become increasingly interested in what makes a village like ours work — and what could make it work better for more people.
I spend a lot of time out walking and hiking the surrounding countryside and care about protecting our natural environment and keeping it accessible for everyone. I’d like to contribute to any work the Parish Council does to support local wildlife, footpaths and our shared outdoor spaces.
I’m also keen to look at how we could build more of a connection between Upper and Lower Froyle. There’s a strong identity across the village but Upper Froyle can sometimes feel a bit cut off from the bulk of the community. I’d like to help change that where possible.
More broadly, I think there’s scope to work with nearby parishes to explore reviving local clubs and activities — especially for young people. Whether that’s grassroots football, cricket or something new, it would be good to see Froyle playing a part in creating those opportunities again and get some healthy rivalries going.
Lastly, I’d like to see more done to bring people together — especially men, who may not always have a natural outlet for connection or conversation. With growing awareness around men’s mental health and isolation, I’d be interested in what small, local steps we could take to address that.
As a Parish Councillor, I want to contribute something practical to the place I live and to support ideas that make Froyle more joined-up and inclusive.
