Gareth has spent his entire adult life living and working in West Lancashire, volunteering within the local community and campaigning for improvements to residents’ lives.

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During his time as a councillor on West Lancashire Borough Council, Gareth has secured significant funding for projects and organisations across Burscough & Rufford including:

- Burscough Dynamo FC
- Richmond Park pitch improvements
- £3million+ Burscough Sports Centre
- Canal towpath investment
- Holmeswood Play Area and MUGA
- Rufford bus shelters and park play area
- Burscough Community Farm
- Images of Burscough and surrounding areas
- Friends of Bescar Lane Station

Over the past ten years Gareth has campaigned for flood prevention improvements and against the closure of pumping stations across the Alt-Crossens catchment area. As LCC is the Lead Local Flood Authority, Gareth would prioritise this area of work, including keeping the pumping stations operational, considering the move to a Water Level Management Board, and protecting residents’ homes.

Other priority areas include
- Restoration of 7-day tip opening
- Solution to incessant digging up of Liverpool Road Nth/Sth
- Improved rail services
- Electric Vehicle charging rollout

Aside from council, Gareth is Vice Chair of Knowsley Mutual Credit Union serving residents across Burscough & Rufford, he is both a primary and secondary school governor, supports SWLICAN (Independent Community Advice Network) and is a member of West Lancashire’s community renewable energy group – setup to reduce energy costs and invest in our community.

Gareth also loves walking his dog, playing rugby, 5-a-side football and running!