150 Words on the Ward - notable landmark, geographical area?
Shafi Choudhury
I am a Tech Entrepreneur who passionately believes in unlocking human potential. I have experienced the struggles of life – filling shelves at Tesco, working for the British Rail, the wonderful NHS and people with disability.I owe my life to the NHS – had it not been for the NHS and its wonderful doctors and nurses I would not be here.
Hence our Ai (Artificial Intelligence) company is working with the NHS to save resources and lives.
I was a School Governor quite a while ago and had seen how good education could either change a life or a bad one could destroy a life.
I have moved from Newham to Redbridge bit more than a decade ago and have seen how the area gradually started going downhill under Labour.
I feel passionately about seeing our local community thrive – I will campaign tirelessly to ensure residents voices are heard loud & clear and the Labour controlled Council does not impose Ilford -centric policies in South Woodford with their arrogant and ignorant planning policies.
Suzanne Nolan
I have lived in the area for 40 years I have two daughters, both educated in Redbridge schools, and two grandchildren.
I have had the privilege of serving the residents of Snaresbrook Ward and currently South Woodford Ward since my election in 1998.
I have held many senior positions in the council including as a member of the Cabinet.At present I am the Conservative spokesperson for Health Scrutiny and will continue to fight for more beds in the new Whipps Cross Hospital and better transport links.
Worked for greater flexibility for appointments for blood testing, especially at Heronwood and Galleon Wards, this has now been achieved thanks to continued pressure from myself.
I am a member of the Police Ward Panel, South Woodford Society, and the South Woodford Business Partnership and my GP’s patient group. I am passionate about protecting and enhancing the character of South Woodford and I will fight for the many interests of my residents to the best of my ability.
Preeti Rana
I have been living in South Woodford for 8 years, all together lived in Redbridge for 15 years.
I hold a Masters in Distributed Computing Systems from the University of Greenwich.
After a career in IT, I worked with Hackney Council Planning department.
I am now an Entrepreneur running a marketing business.Experience with a council has given me a deep understanding of issues.
I love serving the community and society. I actively seek opportunities to serve for the common good. I am involved in social work and several charities, including as an NHS volunteer during the pandemic.
I am eager to create a safe, clean and enjoyable environment. I am keen to ensure our children benefit from the finest education. Safety is key for our children and women.
I will continue to implement initiatives to mitigate crime. It is critical to keep our environment clean and preserve the character of our beautiful South Woodford.
I will work tirelessly for our ward to be a bridge between residents and council.