Sarah Hannan
Hello, I’m Sarah Hannan, the Green Party Candidate for Bishop Auckland. I’ve lived in the constituency 19 years working as a welfare rights advisor in Middlesbrough. A Parish Councillor for Gainford and Langton, I championed the provision of fun with food activities after lockdown, sports facilities and allotments in the village. I have been a vocal opponent of development on green field sites and supportive of development of former industrial areas.
My priorities if elected are:
- Education: Tailored to individual needs, ensuring young people achieve their academic potential, giving them the life skills to live full and happy lives.
- Higher education: Providing a range of opportunities, University, Apprenticeships and vocational training with a living wage when on placement.
- Good quality housing: Addressing the needs of residents, affordable housing that is truly affordable to buy or rent.
- A benefits system for everyone: A universal income giving all people of working age the cash flow to manage their finances whether they rent or own their own home.
- Financial support for farmers: Ensuring sustainable food production supporting nature.
- Regeneration of town centres: Making them an attractive inviting destination to live, work, visit and shop in.
- NHS: Well-funded physical, mental and dental healthcare.