Sue Gallagher is running as an independent candidate in the Warwickshire County Council elections this May.

Ms Gallagher, who has lived in Haseley Knob for 30 years, is standing in the Lapworth and West Kenilworth Ward, having previously served on Warwick District Council between 2007 and 2019.

She has pointed to the influence that political parties have over councillors at all tiers of local government, and said she wants to be free of any such restraints.

Ms Gallagher said should she be elected she would focus on transport issues as well as adult social care and minimising bureaucracy to ensure council tax is spent wisely.

Speaking to Kenilworth Nub News she said: "For me being elected is to represent the people that means listening to them and speaking up for them.

"I believe in putting the people first and concentrating on one role at county level independent of any political interference which is a contrast to some holding three roles on three councils for a political party.

"I firmly and increasingly believe that for people to have faith and belief in democracy it has to work as effectively as possible, that's why I am self funding my campaign and standing as an Independent.

"I want to represent the Lapworth and West Kenilworth division of the Warwickshire county council with a keen focus on improving adult social care, transport, and efficiency to ensure council tax is used as effectively as possible."

Residents will go to the polls on Thursday, May 6. Kenilworth Nub News will bring you the results of the elections as soon as they are announced.

A full list of candidates can be found here.