I have served on the Ashbourne Town Council since 1984.

I am married to my wife, Angela, and have two lovely children.

I am currently Chairman of the Ammenities Committee and the Town Mayor, this is however not the first time i have been acting Mayor, i was also elected in 1999-2000 and 2005-06.

In 1996 i was elected to the Derbyshire Dales District Council and was made Chairman in 1997-98. i am also currrently the Chairman of the partnership and regeneration policy committee, this involves car parking, housing and tourism amongst its many functions.