My front-line role
I am the Conservative County Councillor for Hemel Hempstead Town division. The ‘Your Community’ section provides local service information, news, events and contacts about the area.
I represent the interests of the 14,000 residents of these communities on the County Council. I work closely with the Borough Councillors for Hemel Town, Boxmoor and Apsley; our Member of Parliament, Mike Penning, who lives in Hemel Hempstead Town; and active residents’ and community groups.
Residents who wish to raise any issue with me are welcome to do so at any time, whether by e-mail, letter or telephone. I will always deal promptly with casework issues.
As is the case with every County Councillor, I have a locality budget of £10,000 a year to spend on community projects in the division. Follow the links for more details of the scheme and details of applications I have previously agreed and declined.
My County Council responsibilities
I am currently Deputy Executive Member for Children’s Services having previously held deputy responsibility for Community Safety & Culture and Vice Chair of Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny.
Roles on outside bodies
I have been a Governor of Hemel Hempstead School and also a trustee of the Centre in the Park (formerly Hemel Hempstead Day Centre) since 2005.
Personal, professional and political details
Born in 1951, I have lived for over 30 years in Hemel Hempstead. My career has included BBC engineer, a presenter for local radio and Marketing Manager for Apple Computers. I ran my own computer retail business in Hemel Old Town for many years.
I have been the Borough Councillor for the Woodhall Farm Ward since 2003 where I am currently Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning & Regeneration.
I served as Mayor of Dacorum in 2009.
I am married with a grown up daughter and my wife works at Watford Hospital.
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