I WOULD like to thank the 642 people of Central Ward who showed faith and voted for me in the recent council elections, those who chose not to vote for me but gave up their time to listen to my point of view and finally all who helped me in my short five-week campaign.

Sadly, although I offered what people were asking for, and despite being a local person living in the ward, with personal knowledge of the problems we face and a track record of working for the community I live in, I was not elected as your councillor.

However, I will continue to work with my friends and neighbours in the Broadgreen area and will continue to forge new friendships across the ward to make the area a better place to live.

KAREN LEAKEY

(Cons Candidate, Central Ward)Swindon