County Councillor for Breadsall and West Hallam Division
Carol was first elected to Derbyshire County Council in 2004 and has represented the area ever since. She served as the council's Cabinet Member for Health and Communities from 2009 - 2013 and again from 2017 - 2025. Carol was also Leader of Erewash Borough Council from 2017 - 2023 having previously served as Deputy Leader of that authority for 10 years.