"First elected in 2005 to serve as Leicestershire County Councillor.

Full statement

Presently I am the LCC Cabinet Member for Safer Communities, Trading Standards & Chair the Leicestershire Safer Community Strategy Board plus the Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland Police
& Crime Panel.
I have an excellent grasp of what matters to residents in the Melton Wolds Division as I have lived and worked all of my life in the patch.
My heart & my work are in the countryside, but I am passionate about defending our rural way of life whilst balancing the requirements and needs of the Urban residents of our Borough.
I am blessed with the proven ability to listen to all, and translate residents’ concerns into actions.
I continue working to deliver Super-Fast Broadband to all who live in the Divisions and Towns of our area.
Speeding traffic is Anti Social Behaviour & I will work to help deliver a programme of Community Speed Cameras where ever I see they can help.
I will continue to defend our vital Rural Bus Services to enable people to get to work, college, schools, shops, post offices & doctors appointments.
I will maintain working with Parish Councils, and any community groups to be available to all through email, telephone, letter, Facebook Messenger, SMS and home visits.

As Leader of the Borough I represent you all with experience & integrity."