Trevor Price stands down as elected trustee after one three year term.
We have received one nomination for this vacancy from Sarah Stafford – please see her candidate statement below. As there are no other candidates, Sarah will be elected following the AGM on Wednesday 20 September.
Sarah Stafford
Why I’m standing for Trust council
Hampstead Garden Suburb is a beautiful area. It’s a privilege to live here. I want to be part of the debate that shapes how this area keeps its rich heritage and wonderful aesthetics whilst responding to the greatest challenge of our times: climate change.
Through my work with REACH, the environment committee for the HGS Residents’ Association, I have heard first-hand how ill-informed residents are concerning their ability under current Trust policies to make changes that would make their homes more comfortable as well as reducing their carbon emissions. But, to be clear, we need to not only communicate better regarding the current policies, but also debate and create frameworks for a net zero future. We need to recognise and anticipate the shift from gas heating to heat pumps for domestic buildings. We need to keep talking about energy efficiency of the housing stock. We need to offer a framework in which local buildings can become carbon neutral, or very close to that. I know that the Trust is already looking at exciting projects in this area and I would be delighted to help where I can. This would be my focus, working with the other Trust council members and staff, if I were elected.
It is worth repeating that I live in this area because of its beautiful architecture and flora. I want to preserve the charm and character of this area. But I also want us to be ambitious about reaching net zero for the benefit of ourselves and future generations.
What I can offer
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I am a lawyer. I will bring clarity of expression, a willingness to reach consensus and attention to detail.
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I am an entrepreneur. I will bring a can-do attitude and ambition.
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I am a mum of school-aged children. I will bring energy, the perspectives of the next generation and a lot of patience!
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I am a home-renovation enthusiast. The very recent eco-renovation of our house in this area means that I am fully aware of the challenges faced by the Trust and homeowners to get our homes ready for net zero.
I would be very grateful for the opportunity to make a positive difference by election to the HGS Trust council.