Jeremy was elected to the council in May 2021. He believes the council should listen more to local people and properly consult before making decisions that affect tenants, homeowners and businesses.

Jeremy says: “I am very pleased to be a councillor for St Mary’s, the heart of Shoreham, and to serve alongside the hard-working and dedicated councillor Catherine Arnold.”

“This is a great place but it can be even better. I am a member of the council’s planning committee. I voted against the civic centre development which will see a major new block of flats and commercial space close to the town centre. I believe new developments must be of a size that fits with the town and must bring with them investment in schools, the health service and public transport.

“I believe the public should have a say on how the harbourside is developed. Instead of plot-by-plot developments, let’s have a plan, properly discussed by the community. Let’s make sure there are community spaces, green spaces, places for children to play and activities for young people, not simply a concrete wall of flats. I believe the emphasis must be on providing council homes for local people not second homes.

“Our infrastructure must be improved – that means more cycle lanes to benefit school students, families and individuals and an end to roller-coaster uneven pavements. As well as more pedestrianisation I would I would like to see better, more affordable public transport options. I want people to have the choice of walking, cycling safely or public transport so cars will be used less. That reduces pollution, congestion and improves health. I believe we all, but especially children, should have the right to breathe clean air – too often challenged by pollution from traffic.

“Our town centre shows signs of neglect – uneven pavements in the High Street, untidy, ineffective signage, few places to park your bicycle. It can be made better – and cleaner – for residents, traders and visitors.

“The climate emergency is exactly that, an emergency. We live in a lovely part of the country, we have our beach, the river and access to the Downs. I think we should treasure and safeguard our natural environment. I would like to see more action from the council to combat the climate emergency, ensuring council homes ar well-insulated and brought up to 21st century standards, improving our parks, improving how we collect waste and making it easier to recycle, including recycling food waste.”

Jeremy lives in Shoreham and before becoming an Adur councillor was a co-opted member of Lancing Parish Council and an active member of its Climate Emergency working group. He successfully argued against the parish council raising its part of the council tax this year, believing that many in the community are facing enough financial hardship right now.

He is married with two grown up children and three grandchildren.