I moved to Dursley a few years ago and have since retired from commuting regularly, after 34 years as a Civil and Public servant in the Agricultural and Natural Environment sphere. I have kept up with my interest and knowledge through my involvement in the Council's Green Spaces committee and setting up a sub-committee to draw up environmental management plans for the Town's Council's green spaces.

I have a lot of experience in Policy and finance matters arising from my career and being a director of 2 family companies for many years. I am used to form filling and the challenges of navigating the public sector and its foibles.

I was a staff manager for most of my career, leading teams of as many as 100 staff and as few as 1. As a Union representative for most of that time, I became familiar with the law and practice relating to staff and staff management.

I have an interest in buildings, coming from a family of builders, engineers and architects. With an interest in historic buildings, I was involved in the group that drew-up Dursley's Heritage Assets list, nominating buildings, areas and features for inclusion.

I am active in town life through a role in the Dursley and Cam Society, where I arrange the programme of meetings. Apart from that, I have a workshop where I spend most days, restoring old furniture, making new items and running a second hand and vintage stall at various fairs in the area.