Hi, I’m Mark.

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I’m proud to be a lifelong Amesbury resident. I was born here, went to school here, and now bringing up my two young children here. My roots in the community run deep — I grew up in a military family, the son of a Royal Engineer and a childminder.

My background is in aviation engineering. I trained and worked as an aircraft mechanic at Boscombe Down, where I specialised in fixed-wing aircraft.

I currently serve as Wiltshire Councillor for Amesbury East and Bulford, where I work hard to represent residents’ concerns, from youth services and community funding to anti-social behaviour and local infrastructure. I chair the Local Youth Network and sit on Wiltshire Council’s Children’s Select Committee.

I also run my own business, Stonebury Functions Ltd, which transformed Wyndham Hall from a loss-making church hall into a popular and profitable venue for community events. I previously managed the Amesbury History Centre and continue to support our local heritage. I've also been an active member of the Stonehen Chamber over the years, involved with many local community events.

I’m passionate about serving this area and always happy to be contacted — please feel free to get in touch at mgverbinnen@gmail.com.