Lorraine has called Takeley home for over 35 years and her son attended local schools where Lori supported the parent teacher organisations.

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After a long career inLondon as a regulatory expert she is now semi-retired. As a result she has the time knowledge and experience to use the local government systems to deliver results for our county, as well as the ability to develop successful strategies. Lorraine now enjoys teaching people to drive and is thus knows and travels the district of Uttlesford regularly.

Having helped to develop and co-ordinate the early 'Computing for schools' programme across london primary schools, as well as delivering the programme into some of our local schools, Lori is keen to ensure our education and care services are fit for our times. Further that they are delivered in as widely accessible a way possible. She has a special interest in climate change and is a firm believer that small, well targeted changes, can make a big difference.