NEWS Shopper has launched a new competition for the area's councillors called How Green Is Your Council Leader?

In last week's edition we heard from Greenwich Council leader, Councillor Chris Roberts, who has never had a driving lesson in his life - let alone own a car.

This week we put the same questions to Gravesham Council leader, Councillor Mike Snelling.

The winning answers will be judged by News Shopper's Green Household Champion Elizabeth Greenwood, who has made many environmentally friendly changes to her Chislehurst bungalow including installing solar panels.

At the end of the series she will present the champion council leader with a special secret prize.

1. What do you do to help the environment?

Recycle as much as possible.

2. In one sentence, how would you encourage residents to be green?

Remind them it is about the legacy for their children and grandchildren.

3. How many cars do you own and what are they?

I own one car - a Mercedes with a small 1700cc engine.

4. How far do you have to travel to work?

Four to five miles.

5. How do you get to work?

By car as there are infrequent buses.

6. How many miles a year do you drive?

Around 10, 000.

7. Do you own a bike?

Yes.

8. What changes have you made to your house to save energy?

A new much more efficient boiler, double glazing, loft insulation, and cavity wall insulation.

9. If you could make one change to make the world a greener place, what would it be?

Insist the government goes over to nuclear power.

10. If you could bring back one extinct animal, what would it be and why?

A dinosaur- it would remind me of my political opponents!