I WOULD like to thank all the voters of Wotton, North Nibley and Stinchcombe who supported me during the local elections on May 5.

I was delighted and honoured to be elected as the first Green Party councillor for our ward and I look forward to working with others to represent the views of all residents.

We live in a very special place with beautiful countryside and many flourishing community groups, and as your new local councillor I will be working to support and champion local issues and to ensure our voice is heard.

I don’t underestimate the challenges we face with further cuts to finances; there is work ahead in trying to lessen the impact on those already being hit hardest.

I have already spoken with many people and am very keen to hear more from residents about your priorities and concerns.

Please drop me a line to cllr.catherine.braun@stroud.gov.uk or to write to me c/o Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Ebley Wharf, Stroud, GL5 4UB.

Cllr Catherine Braun

Wotton-under-Edge