Bond trader in London and Madrid for 15 years followed by 16 years as an executive search & selection consultant in London. Married to Alison for 40 years with 5 children and currently 4 grandchildren. Very involved with rugby-playing and administration locally, Countywide and nationally for 30 years and still actively refereeing. Strong community-facing approach led to initial involvement with Poulton Church and then the Parish Council post-Covid. 5th year as Chair. Often found (conversing with parishioners and 'fact-finding') in The Falcon and The Red Lion......and working part-time at Cirencester College.

I've lived in Poulton for over six years, having arrived during the dark lockdown period. I joined the Parish Council the following year, and have previously served as a parish councillor in rural Cheshire.  I wanted to make a positive contribution to the local community and to help make our beautiful village an even better place to live and to visit.  My main focus has been on Traffic and Speeding, where I led the installation and monitoring of our speed cameras and signage. While speeding is most definitely still a major problem for our village, I am delighted that we have seen a 50% reduction in speeders since the installation. I also coordinated the fundraising and installation of the new Children’s Play Equipment at the Recreation Ground. 

I moved to Poulton in 1999 with my husband, Andrew, and our two young daughters.  Later, in October 2004, I took over the role of Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer to the Parish Council.  I have been involved with the Poulton Toddler Group, Poulton Youth Club, and Poulton Village Hall Committee.  I work full-time in the English Faculty at a secondary school in Cirencester.