Emma became a councillor for Leam Valley ward in 2015 and was re-elected by a large majority in 2019. She was appointed to the Rugby Borough Council cabinet in 2017 with responsibility for Homes and Communities.  Emma lives in Grandborough with her family and works for an environmental charity.  Emma loves getting out into the beautiful Leam Valley countryside and is committed to protecting our local wildlife and valued landscapes from inappropriate development. Emma set up and ran a small business and is keen to support rural enterprise by making sure the right infrastructure is in place to help businesses thrive.  Emma stands up for the issues people care about and is a strong local voice for rural communities on Rugby Borough Council.