Saffa lives in Peverel ward and has recently retired following more than three decades of service in the financial services industry.

Before the election on 2 May he said: “It would be a privilege to serve and to support our residents and the local community as a councillor. I have been a Sompting resident for 14 years and understand the local issues and I want to use my experience to make a positive impact here.

“I care passionately about our environment and nature like so many local people. I’m very concerned about the impact of the housing development that is coming to Sompting.  if elected I will endeavour to work with the developers and ensure that critical community services are provided.”