Residency:

I lived in Dronfield sporadically since 1984, my current stay started in 2002.  My family and I have made our home here as it is a nice place to live and because it is so easy to get out in to the Peak District.

Job/Pre-retirement job:

I have been very lucky to have a lot of very varied jobs, I am currently the Green Roof Centre Manager for the University of Sheffield.  In the past I have worked in the community and private sectors, both in the UK and abroad.

Family:

My wife and I were married in the year 2000, so that it would be easy for me to work out which anniversary we were up to!  We have 2 children.

Interests and hobbies:

Mountain biking in the Peak District and further afield and playing hockey are my main hobbies.

Why I’m a councillor:

After going to school in Dronfield in the late 80’s I moved away to work.  When I returned to live here nearly 20 years later, there were no new youth provisions of any kind.  If anything, there were less.  Yong people still had no space or facility to call their own.  I continue to try to bring accessible amenities to Dronfield’s 9 to 15 year olds.

Current posts:

·        Town/Parish:

o       Dronfield Town Council representative on Dronfield Woodhouse Sports and Social club committee

·        District:

o       Planning committee

Previous accomplishments:

·        Helping with other Councillors to reinstate the off road and bike jumping area on Chesterfield Road in Dronfield.