Charlotte Hodivala grew up in Sutton and has two children attending a local state primary school. She is a sales manager for a major healthcare manufacturer . ‘‘I am standing for City Council because I am Sutton through and through, having lived here nearly all my life.What I bring to the Council is real experience of working to tight budgets which will be crucial.’’

Charlotte was elected as one of the first Parish Councillors for the Royal Town in May 2016.