Emma Edwards

Emma has lived in Bristol her entire life, and in the Bishopston area for 17 years, which she was attracted to for its vibrant community. 

Her hard work as a councillor has secured local cycling events at the Ardagh, orchard planting on Horfield Common, a safer street for the Children of Ashley Down School, and the preservation of the Ashley Down oak tree.

Emma has run her own business for 10 years, as a therapist and yoga teacher, and is also a diversity trainer. Her work and volunteering with many local groups, charities and organisations, including LGBTQ+ and women’s groups, schools, St Peter’s Hospice, and Bristol Autism Support, have given her a real passion for community engagement. Her work as a solution-focused therapist means she loves helping people find solutions to issues, with practicality and compassion. Also as someone who runs her own business, as well as being a massive fan of the Gloucester Road.