I have lived in the Wealden/Sussex Weald area for around 25 years, but have always been local.

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My background has been in retail management for the last 30 years so in have a lot of experience talking and listening to people to resolve issues. I am currently serving as a local councillor representing the people of Hellingly, where I live with my wife and two boys who attend Hailsham Community College. My wife teaches and runs a well regarded local swim school. She teaches all ages, mainly children, but specialises in those with physical or mental challenges. I am a member of the local archery club and like a round of golf when I can. My wife and I like to support the local family cancer charity WOLO. We support and help out where we can, whether it is helping at an event or offering a term of swimming lessons to a family dealing with cancer. Having previously using WOLO for support it is nice to give something back. I am prepared to take on the local and national issues on behalf of my fellow residents of Sussex Weald.