While recently spending three months on my Buddhist practice in Lumbini, Nepal I was blessed to become mindful of some wonderful Buddhist wisdom.

“Don’t carry your mistakes around with you. Instead, place them under your feet and use them as stepping stones.”

During the 3 years, I served as an Independent ERYC Councillor between 2016 and 2019 I certainly made mistakes in not only what I did but also what I did not do.

I fully intend to use these mistakes as stepping stones in the ERYC 2023 election campaign and more importantly as a Councillor if residents elect me to represent them.

Apology And Positivity

If I have offended or upset anyone with my mistakes whilst I was a Councillor between 2016 and 2019 I offer my unreserved apology.

I encourage all candidates who are standing in the election to own their mistakes and apologise for them.

I would hope that all candidates have a positive campaign and focus on what they offer residents instead of focusing on other’s alleged failures.