ANDREW REID was brought up in East Suffolk and has lived in the area with his wife Clare and three children for over 20 years. His background is in financial services and risk management and he now owns and runs local businesses.

RICHARD SMITH, who has been the County Councillor for Aldeburgh & Leiston since 2010, will be contesting the Blything division, which includes Saxmundham where he now lives.

STEVE WILES has always had an active interest in local and national politics; this interest became a passion two years ago when he was elected to serve on the Felixstowe Town Council. From day one, he has been busy on several committees, helping to shape the day to day lives of our community.

Melissa was elected in May 2019. She has lived in Suffolk along the coast for 44 years, the last 15 years in Trimley with her husband, Terry. She enjoys living in a small community and is proud and passionate about the area she lives in.

Stuart is 54, was born in Ipswich and has lived in Felixstowe for 26 years. He has been a District Councillor for 8 years, previously at Suffolk Coastal District Council and now on the new East Suffolk Council, representing Western Felixstowe Ward.

CHRIS BLUNDELL has lived in Martlesham since he was married in 1970. He is originally from the North West of England, where he country where he was educated and trained in engineering.

Jocelyn lives in Aldeburgh with her family, and represents the following towns and villages: Aldeburgh, Aldringham-Cum-Thorpe, Benhall, Friston, Knodishall, Leiston, Middleton, Snape, Sternfield, and Theberton.

Contact Jocelyn on 01728 45 21 74

STEPHEN BURROUGHES grew up on the family farm in Chediston and lives in the village with his wife Wendy (a teacher) and their family.