Richard Bowles - Pipers Hill

I moved to Kettering over 20 years ago and, with my Partner Anne Lee, I call Pipers Hill my home. Many of you will already know Anne as our hardworking Labour Councillor. Anne is stepping down this year, but after seeing how residents in other wards have been treated, I couldn't leave us in the hands of the Conservatives or Reform.

I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive and succeed, and that Kettering as a town deserves the same. My approach to problems is based on ‘how can we fix it?’, rather than ‘why do we put up with it?’

I am deeply aware of the many issues facing Kettering residents, and I am determined to build on Anne's track record of delivering for local people. I have a constructive attitude and the drive to get things done, and am often out with Anne to lend a hand in making Kettering a nicer place to live.

I have a great deal of real-life experience putting things right across my industry. My aim is to do the same across NNC and put an end to the ridiculous waste and bonkers bureaucracy. I offer fairness, honesty, and a willingness to roll up my sleeves and do the hard work.