THROUGH your letters page I would like to express my sincere thanks to all those in Christchurch, English Bicknor and Staunton who voted for me on Thursday, May 7.

It is a privilege and honour to be re-elected and I very much look forward to working with new and former colleagues on the District council and the challenges that lie ahead.

I am very much aware that many electors have again put their trust in me and I pledge that as the councillor for Christchurch, English Bicknor and Staunton that I will serve the whole of the community as I have done for the last nine years.

– Cllr Marrilyn Smart (Con), Forest of Dean District Council, Christchurch and English Bicknor.