THESE four people are all standing in the Devon County Council elections for Teignmouth.

LILLIAN CHASTEAU (LAB)

I am a young candidate, ­dedicated to accountable local politics and the great changes we can make on the local scale. I’m also a lifelong Teignmouth resident, passionate about increasing youth involvement in the community, to the benefit of all. Communities flourish when everyone’s voice is heard – I’m listening.

JACKIE HOOPER (UKIP)Words and image not made available by the candidate.

RICHARD YOUNGER-ROSS (LIB?DEM)

Richard is ­married and lives in Teignmouth. He is a former MP with a strong record of standing up for his local community. He is campaigning against the Conservatives cutting the schools budget by ­£2 million, the ward closure in ­Teignmouth Hospital and the threat to the countryside around the town.

SYLVIA RUSSELL (CON)

As county c­ouncillor I seek to influence  strategic decisions necessary in the best interests of Teignmouth and Devon, particularly the current changes to health and social care delivery, support a reliable and resilient mainline rail link and maintain acceptable standards of highway infrastructure and public transport in rural and coastal areas.

BEN STEVENS (GREEN)

I’ve trained as a youth worker and set up Young Tree Projects. We ­facilitate film and animation projects with young people and individuals labelled as having learning ­disabilities. I’ve seen the effects of Government cuts upon individuals and am passionate about making some kind of difference ­wherever possible.CLARIFICATION: Please note Richard Younger-Ross is the sitting councillor for the ­Teignmouth division and due to a typographical error Sylvia Russell was incorrectly ­attributed with holding this seat in the Teignmouth Post, ­published on Friday, April 28. We apologise for any confusion caused.