Dame Lynda Topp says her bid to become an Ashburton District councillor - is about giving back to her supportive community.

She's one half of the Topp Twins musical comedy duo - and will run in the western ward against incumbent Rodger Letham and deputy mayor, Liz McMillan.

Dame Lynda told Heather Du Plessis-Allan she's just gone through months of chemo, but she's ready for a challenge.

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