Why I’m standing
To put it simply, I live in Ore, I care about where I live, and I feel we’re being kept out of the loop regarding council issues.
Outside of election time I don’t think I’ve ever received a newsletter or update from either of our ward councillors, I don’t believe we’ve been consulted enough on the issues that matter to us. I want to change that.
Because I live here (unlike both of the current Tory councillors) I can readily spot the problems and challenges that face us daily.
My background
I’m originally from the land of cream teas, fishing boats and where football fans chant for their Green Army. Plymouth!
I’m married to Abigail (who spends half her time working at the BBC and the other half at University Centre Hastings) and we have two pre-school children (Connie and Ernie).
In 2006 I became a Registered Nurse. My daughter was born shortly after I qualified, and since then I have looked after her, and later my son, full-time. I intend to return to nursing when they both go to primary school.
I started work in the NHS 15 years ago, and it’s no coincidence that I’ve been a Labour Party member for the same amount of time.
