Labour’s Filwood Candidates:

Councillor Christopher Jackson

Bio:

Chris has been a local councillor for Knowle West (Filwood) since 2006 and is very well known in the area. During Covid lockdown, he helped distribute food parcels and pick up medicines for local residents.

Zoe Goodman

Bio:

Zoe lives in Lower Knowle, where she raised her son as a single parent. She is an active campaigner, particularly on housing issues, and is part of the Knowle West Future group.

Our Priorities are:

PROTECTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Protect our community centres and libraries and support our wonderful local organisations

A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

Protect parks, provide biogas buses & work with the community to improve safety and reduce fly tipping

BETTER LOCAL TRANSPORT

The city is negotiating a bus deal to provide a more reliable service and is improving cycle paths

AFFORDABLE LOCAL HOUSING

Press for balanced development including council housing and other affordable housing

EXCELLENT LOCAL SCHOOLS

The new secondary school on Daventry Road will provide spaces for local children