Cllr. Thomas was elected to the Parish Council after moving to Hook End from Loughton where as a successful candidate for the Residents’ Association she was councillor at both town and Epping Forest District levels. As a member of the Parks & Open Spaces committee she takes a special interest in the Mill Lane playing field while also serving on the Planning committee. She has a strong affinity with the area and says, “I’m lucky to live here and will always do my best to keep it a clean, safe and enjoyable place to be. That’s the reason I became a councillor and I will always try my best on behalf of residents if they have an issue over which I can help”.