Helen Elliott-Boult, is standing as Green Party candidate for Thrupp Ward (including Brimscombe, Bourne, Butterrow and part of Rodborough) for Stroud District Council.

Full statement

Helen is a natural leader who shone during the pandemic, establishing our street WhatsApp networks, street reps, volunteers to collect food and prescriptions, keeping people connected online through quizzes and peer befrienders, and restoring a sense of resilience to Rodborough.

Helen sits on Parish Council as Vice-Chair, and as Chair, is instrumental in the actions of Environment and Amenities. She co-ordinates the Rodborough Repair Café, Sunday Social and has a key role in organising community events, including the Jubilee community celebrations, Warm Spaces, HAF events, the FORS Easter Egg hunts and Rodborough Fete.

In 2022, Helen called for a public conference to challenge the police and local government to do more to prevent violence against women and girls.

Helen works in person centred, Digital Inclusion, helping people to become more confident with the online world, and using digital tools to inspire people to imagine their community futures.

Helen is a community builder, a people person who can get things done, she is a quick-thinker, positive and empowering.