Council Leader at TDC, a Special School Chair of Governors & Chair of a local charity, but a craftsman sparky & HV electrical fitter by trade. I love family, friends, listening to soul & jazz & I dabble in photography when I get the chance.

EDUCATION & CAREER (MY BACKGROUND).

Born & attended local primary & secondary schools in Margate. Left school at 15 and completed 5 year indentured Electrical Apprenticeship. 5 years as Craftsman Electrician. 15 years as Craftsman Electrical Fitter (Electricity Supply). 2 years as C.A.B. Adviser. 5 years working and eventually running the Welfare Unit at the local college of Further Education. Left the college early in 2005 to concentrate fully on my District & (at that time) County councillor roles.

WORK & REPRESENTATIVE ROLES (MY EXPERIENCE).

1982 Elected as Staff Representative - East Kent SEEBOARD. 1983 Selected as Training Representative - East Kent SEEBOARD. 1994 Selected as Safety Representative - East Kent SEEBOARD. 1995 Sel