Jackie Carpenter, a former employee of the Vale of White Horse District Council has joined her local Conservative Team, and has been selected as a candidate for next May’s local elections. She will be standing alongside local Conservative Councillor Monica Lovatt in the Fitzharris ward of Abingdon. Jackie, who has lived in Abingdon for the past 13 years and whose three children have all been educated locally, explained: “I have seen things from the inside, and I am confident that I have the enthusiasm and experience to make a difference”Conservative Group Leader, Cllr Melinda Tilley said, “We are delighted to have Jackie as part of our team. She brings great experience from having worked for the Council, and she is already showing what a great campaigner she is.”