Caroline Wrench is your local Conservative candidate for Marlborough Town Council. Having lived in Marlborough for three and a half years with her family, and before that near Devizes for 10 years, she knows the area well and is totally committed to contributing to Marlborough’s community.
Caroline has two teenage sons who go to school locally and she works as part of the team at The Parade Cinema – looking after community engagement, marketing & events. She has been involved with the cinema for over three years and helped make it a vibrant community hub and brilliant tourist destination. She also runs a catering business and regularly supports local events and initiatives as a volunteer. She has been actively involved with the Conservative Party for over 30 years, having previously worked at Central Office and was part of John Major’s Election team in 1992 & 1997. More recently, she was been Deputy Chair of the local Conservative association looking after membership & fundraising.
Caroline believes passionately in developing the opportunities for young people and families in Marlborough as well as improving leisure areas and green spaces. As part of the business community, she regularly attends meetings and forums to discuss and promote tourism, establish better signage, greater promotion of independent businesses as well as the challenges of parking and local transport. As a volunteer, she has led outreach projects with the elderly community including being part of the organising committees of the very successful Marlborough Jubilee & Coronation Street parties.
Key areas of interest and focus will be :
- Being a champion for local businesses
- Keeping the High Street vibrant
- Working to bring major events to the Town
- Supporting youth initiatives in Marlborough
- Working to create more affordable homes
- Attending meetings & events (absent councillor remarks by my opponent are referring to an independent councillor)
More recently Caroline has been involved in discussions on working with local agencies to reduce the impact of flooding in Marlborough having witnessed first hand the devastating effects of flooding in the Parade, London Road and surroundings areas.
Vote for Caroline Wrench to elect a hardworking, focussed and committed team player who wants to make a real difference to Marlborough and its community. Caroline will bring energy, focus, and ideas to the Town Council, work hard within the community to understand challenges and issues, and do her best to resolve and improve these. She has a strong track record in community engagement, and is looking forward to playing an active role as a Town Councillor working for all the residents in Marlborough.