Lina Joseph is the Conservative candidate for Great Eversden, Haslingfield, Harlton and Little Eversden in the SCDC election on 5th May.
Lina lives in Haslingfield with her husband, Guy, and their two young sons – Gabriel, who attends the local school, and Raphael.
Until recently, Lina worked for Trading Standards, delivering community projects to prevent residents across the county from falling victims of scams and rogue trading.
She volunteers for Crimestoppers Cambridgeshire, supports the Neighbourhood Watch village coordinator and has joined the Parent Teachers and Friends Association of Haslingfield Primary School.
Local action by Lina Joseph on your behalf
"You may have met me delivering surveys in your village as I sought to find out local opinions on things like roads, schools and housing," says Lina.
"One thing is very clear: the community spirit is very strong, which encourages me to continue to support the local community and its groups.
"I’ve been organising a local series of talks for young people to give them the opportunity to hear great speakers, speak their mind or simply meet like-minded peers.
"It is vital to offer young people the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally.
"I’ve also been meeting with the local police constable, PCSO and Neighbourhood Watch village coordinator to support them and help to increase awareness with residents about crime in the area.
"It is important to understand what the crimes are so that we can focus on how to prevent them.”
Taking a stand
"Infrastructure first and housing developments second," says Lina
"Yes, we need more affordable housing and if elected on 5th May, I will work with the four parish councils in the ward to feed in the views of local residents to SCDC to help shape our future.
"Road safety is something else I’m very concerned about – speeding through our villages continues to be problem and we need more cycle paths and a friendlier attitude towards cycling for recreation and for those who would like to be able to cycle to work.
"While much has already been achieved, I will be fighting for everyone in our villages”
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Contact Lina Joseph
2 Watson’s Yard, Haslingfield, CB23 1AB
07402 351 821
ljosephsc@gmail.com