I am currently Chairman of Bewerley Parish Council and represent the Council on the following committees and groups:

Finance Committee, Nidderdale Strategic Partnership, Joint BPC / PBTC Emergency Plan Committee, BPC / PBTC Joint Liaison, Bridgehousegate / Ashfield matters, Caretaker Liaison, Highways, Safer Neighbourhoods Group, Nidderdale Plus, Planning Committee, Lime Kilns Safety Maintenance, Fundraising/Events Committee.

I am a retired, self employed plumbing and heating engineer, having lived in Bewerley for just under 40 years. I have served on the Parish Council since 1992 and was Chairman for eight years. I am a keen conservationist and find time to do voluntary work with the AONB. I love gardening and walking.