John Michael Hamilton

If there is one positive the Coronavirus has taught us, it is this: caring, vibrant, local community life is essential; essential for our quality of life and, at times, essential for our very survival. The importance of community was clear throughout my 45-year career in education, and it could not be clearer during this global epidemic. I have lived in Brentwood for more than 33 years and the town has everything going for it. There are parks, woodland and open spaces within minutes of the High Street. It has history as a route centre since the days of the Romans and the Pilgrims, and is within easy reach of London and the coast. Greens want to revive communities like ours. Give Greens the chance!