TWO Green Party hopefuls are throwing their hat in the ring for the upcoming parish council elections.
The Isle of Wight Green Party are supporting Jenny Hicks in Lake South and Joe Lever in Newport West.
Residents will have the opportunity to vote for new councillors this month on June 6 and 13.
Local volunteer Jenny Hicks said she was concerned about litter and access to local health services.
In Newport West, the Green Party came second to Conservative Cllr Chris Whitehouse in the Isle of Wight Council elections in 2017.
Joe Lever, 29, currently works as a user experience designer for a Home DIY organisation, creating apps to make working life less complicated for his colleagues.
He lives in the ward with his partner and young family.
Joe Lever said: "Newport West has been a lovely home to me and my family and the community has been so warm and welcoming.
"Now I’m eager to give back and help Newport West thrive."
His focuses will be on parking congestion, public transport, supporting organisations that prevent litter and anti-social behaviour and championing local businesses.
Isle of Wight Green Party spokesperson, Vix Lowthion, said: "As a parish councillor I know how important our local community leaders are in protecting and supporting services in our communities.
"Both Jenny and Joe will make excellent local councillors, and I urge everyone to remember to get out and vote in the coming elections."
Residents in Lake South can vote on Thursday June 6, and in Newport West on Thursday June 13.
You do not need a polling card to vote.
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