Contrary to popular belief , I was born in Wales, but moved to Scotland at age 10; and it was Scotland which seemed to have more of an impression on me.

I am married to Jenny and we have two grown up children and 2 grandchildren.

For most of my working life I was employed by ICI as a Technical Support Manager & DBA , retiring from their offices in Northwich in 1992.

I have lived in Holmes Chapel since 1968 and for a long part of that time I have been involved in local government in the area serving on the following councils:

• Holmes Chapel Parish Council from 1980 to present, having been Chairman twice
• Congleton Borough Council from 1981 to 2003 where, at various times, Ichaired the Finance and also Planning Committees
  was Exec member for resources
  was Borough Mayor in the year 1999/00
  I am now an Honorary Alderman of the Borough
• Cheshire County Council from 1993 to 2001 where I was Deputy Chairman in the years 2000/01 and majored in Education, Police, Fire & Social Services.
• I have been a Director of Cheshire Community Council for many years.

I have taken an active interest in various local organisations including a local art club.

With this experience behind me the best interests of Holmes Chapel are in my heart and I am keen to see our village well looked after.