Clark Mitchell - Avondale Grange

I'm Clark, standing to represent Avondale Grange on both North Northants Unitary and Kettering Town Council. When I moved to Kettering my first home was in Avondale Grange, so I understand the issues residents face and want to be a voice for the ward.

I’m a trade union activist and shop steward at a distribution centre in Burton Latimer, where many colleagues live in the area. My political journey began in 2014 when I was outraged to learn the council wanted to ban skateboarding in the town centre, something that had been a big part of my own youth. This issue inspired me to stand for public office, and in 2015 I was elected to represent Avondale Grange. I worked alongside the skateboarding community and others to get the ban lifted in 2022, replacing it with a much fairer restriction.

I’m passionate about securing a new swimming pool for Kettering, restoring our art gallery and museum, and revitalising the high street. If elected, I’ll continue organising community events like the monthly Labour Party litter pick, hold regular surgeries, and work with local groups to ensure Avondale Grange and Kettering get the representation they deserve.