Greater Lincolnshire mayoral election: Sally Horscroft

Sally Horscroft is standing for the Green Party in the mayoral election on 1 May

On 1 May voters throughout Lincolnshire will decide the first elected mayor of the new Greater Lincolnshire authority. You can find more information about the election and the candidates here.

Sally Horscroft, 67, is Chair of the Lincoln Green Party and lives in Lincoln

Ms Horscroft has lived in the county since she was 12.

"Greater Lincolnshire is a great place to live, with amazing people, a diverse landscape and a long history - I will fight to secure the best future possible for both the people and the environment."

She believes green technologies can create employment opportunities

She wants to create job opportunities by "investing in training and education to increase employment, particularly in sustainable green technologies, transport and housing".

Ms Horscroft wants to tackle wealth inequality

She would tackle wealth inequality "by bringing in high-skill, high-wage jobs to the county, and by working to reduce homelessness and fuel poverty".

She would invest to improve transport

She said she would improve transport "investing in affordable and accessible public transport, better road and rail links and creating new walking and cycling routes."

Ms Horscroft has pledged to support local businesses and farming

"Local businesses and farming are at the heart of our local economy, and need our support as they face challenges in the face of global uncertainty and the changing climate."

She wants to build strong communities

Ms Horscroft wants to increase investment in public spaces, community centres and libraries to counter isolation and improve physical and mental health.