Born in Sheffield in 1943, I have lived in Burncross/Chapeltown for approximately forty years and am married to Sue who is a nurse practitioner at the Northern General Hospital

I have been involved with the motor industry all my working life, for the first 23 years, starting “on the tools” as a panel beater in a major dealership body shop through foreman & finally managing it.

For the latter 28 years I have been in sales management in the industry, working for both national & regional companies. I am now retired.

I joined the Parish Council in May 2007 and have served as both Vice Chairman & Chairman. I have also represented the parish council on various committees & associated groups. This has now become my hobby and along with volunteer work takes up most of my time. I am actively involved with two brilliantly helpful initiatives in High Green: Healthy Living for the Elderly & High Green Partnership.

My main focus is in re-developing a community spirit in the parish by working with groups such as: Burncross Action Team, Friends Of Charlton Brook, Friends Of Foxfield Spring Woods & Chapeltown Community Centre. I find this a very satisfying & sociable pastime & I am proud to say that the groups mentioned have made a great difference locally, both in terms of improving the area & helping to keep it litter free.