My partner and I moved to Glenfield in 1977 and remain at the same address.

I joined the Parish Council in September 1994 and have served continuously making me the longest serving parish councillor being now in my 27th year.

In 2003 I was elected to Blaby District Council until I chose not to seek re-election in 2015. At this point Blaby District Council made me an Honary Alderman for services to the District.

As a parish councillor I have served as Chairman , Vice Chairman and currently chair the Staffing Committee.

I have also represented the parish on many outside bodies

Currently I am Chair of Age Concern Glenfield

Chair of Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Local Councils

Chair of Blaby Group of Parish Councils