I have been elected as a County Councillor for the electoral division of Bideford East. I intend to serve the interests of all residents, regardless of political persuasion.

I am, however, a member of the Liberal Democrat Party and take an active interest in a number of national and local campaigns. It would not be appropriate for me to use this website to promote these campaigns though you can visit related external websites by selecting some of the links to be found on these pages.

I'm married to Virginia, a chiropodist, and have two grown-up children and one grandchild.

I was first elected to Devon County Council in 2001, and have been a member of Torridge District Council (Bideford North) since 1995 and Bideford Town Council since 1984. I'm also a member of Devon Fire and Rescue Authority and of the South-West Regional Flood Defence Committee. At a more local level, I sit on the Management Board of Bideford Sure Start and am a governor of Bideford Community College.

Alongside helping and advising people on day-to-day issues, my objectives include working to help in the regeneration Bideford, the vibrancy of the rural areas and ensuring that our young people receive the best possible start in life, appropriate support and an excellent education. I'm proud to have played a part in securing a new community college for Bideford and am a member of its Project Board.