Welcome

I would like to welcome you to my website and invite you to view these pages to find out more about me and my role as a councillor.  Please read my blog and feel free to contact me with your suggestions and comments.

I am one of your County councillors for Chester-le-Street West Central.

I was born in the Avenues, Chester-le-Street and brought up in Pelton Fell, attending Roseberry Infants, Juniors and the then Secondary Schools.  After college I worked in hotels as a Housekeeper.

I joined the Labour Party at 18 years of age and the GMBU at 17, being the first Northern Regional Branch Secretary of the newly formed Hotel & Catering Section of the GMBU.

Married with three children. I was a founder Member of Chester-le-Street Traders Association, when I had a branch of my Printing Business in the Town.

I believe raising aspirations in children and young people is one of the most worthwile ambitions I have.  As a local Magistrate I see my community from a view not many see and I can use these experiences in my Council duties.

I find being a Ward Councillor challenging but I am proud to represent Chester Central, West and Pelton Fell.  I am excited for the future of local government.

Baa Humbug
It's only 2 weeks to Christmas and I haven't sent (or wrote) any cards out yet.  I have only a couple of presents but not wrapped.  My cupboards are...
Comments (2) Posted: 15/12/2008

Children Planting Bulbs
On 18th November, a cold but beautiful day, children from Bullion Lane School walked down under the small bridge next to Chester-le-Street Railway S...
Comments (1) Posted: 14/12/2008

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