Emma Matanle, Sandy Walkington, Mandy McNeill and Sarwar Shamsher are your local Lib Dem team in Sopwell - working hard all year round.

District councillor Emma Matanle is an Associate Briefing Writer for the Local Government Information Unit on Parliamentary legislation, affecting local authorities.  She lives locally with her family and enjoys walking her dog along the Alban Way.  With strong interests in climate change and education, she is a member of a number of local campaign groups and she was the chair and co-founder of the Fair Funding for All Schools Campaign in St Albans, until September 2020 when the campaign was closed.

T: 07946 375211
E: [email protected]

County councillor Sandy Walkington has fought for the area on many different issues and is diligent at keeping in touch with residents. One of his notable victories was his work with residents to keep the Cottonmill rail crossing open.  “It is such a privilege to represent this wonderful community at County Hall”, Sandy says.

T: 07802 177317
E: [email protected]

District councillor Mandy McNeil is active in the local community both as a campaigner and as a volunteer in the charity and not-for-profit sector. She is a board director of Radio Verulam, St Albans’ community radio station, and champions local independent food and drink businesses via St Albans Tastes.  She is vice-chair and campaign manager for Save St Albans Pubs and Save UK Pubs, and is responsible for transforming the campaign for local landlords into a national campaign for independent publicans, fighting for fundamental business rate reform. She lives locally and enjoys growing vegetables on her allotment.

T: 01727 855 523
E: [email protected]

District councillor Sarwar Shamsher is a Sopwell resident, teacher, school governor and community activist.  He has impressed many with his energy, determination, and a collaborative approach to representing the needs of this diverse community.  His priorities are improving community facilities, creating safer neighbourhoods and fighting climate change.  He has a particular interest in tackling inequalities and housing.

T: 07883 024251
E: [email protected]

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