Greater Lincolnshire mayoral election: Jason Stockwood

Jason Stockwood is standing for Labour 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 here and the candidates here.

Jason Stockwood, 54, is the former chairman of Grimsby Town FC and grew up in Grimsby

"I grew up in Grimsby on a council estate in a single-parent home. I'm not a career politician. My first jobs were on the docks, in a call centre, and as a waiter. Through hard work, I built a successful career as a businessman, creating thousands of jobs and investing in our local communities. One of the things that I'm most proud of is becoming a co-owner of my boyhood football club, Grimsby Town FC."

He says he will deliver better roads and transport

He said he will get a grip of the roads, buses and trains with more bus routes, affordable fares and a record number of potholes filled in.

He has pledged to strengthen pride and safety in the area

Mr Stockwood wants to strengthen pride and safety in the villages, towns and city

by cracking down on antisocial behaviour and cleaning up the high streets.

Mr Stockwood wants to stand up for public services

He said he will "Stand up for our public services against Reform politicians who have made it clear they want to scrap the NHS as we know it and replace it with private health insurance."

He also wants to protect the coastline and countryside

He said he will "Fight for our coast and countryside" by building durable flood defences" and reforming the planning system in partnership with local leaders and communities.

He says he will secure jobs

He said he will "Secure jobs for today and tomorrow by boosting skills" across the community and "driving investment" into the area.