Caroline Nichols, Lower Sunbury & Halliford

Caroline Nichols was elected as County Councillor for Lower Sunbury & Halliford in June 2009.

As a County Councillor, Caroline Nichols has the following roles:

• Member of SCC's Adults and Community Care Select Committee;

• Member of SCC's Local Committee in Spelthorne.

Caroline Nichols was a local campaigner in Sunbury for a number of years before becoming a borough councillor in 2007.

She grew up in Lower Sunbury and has lived there with her family for over 20 years.

Caroline is a graduate and a qualified accountant, with senior management experience in the public and private sectors.

Having served on the Community Health Council, including a period as vice-chairman, she has 10 years experience of campaigning for improvements in NHS services. She is passionate about the needs of vulnerable groups, particularly the frail elderly and their carers.

Caroline's priorities include protecting the Green Belt, creating better play spaces, opposing mass burn incineration at Charlton, road safety, road repairs, better bus routes and improved food waste recycling.