I am semi-retired and have been a resident for 15 years. I have been an Ashover Parish Councillor for 5 years and I am a member of the Finance Committee and Burial Board Working Group. I represent North East Derbyshire on the Derbyshire Association of Local Council's Executive Committee and represent the Parish Council to outside bodies including Ashover Footpaths Group, Cricket Club and Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group.

I also a District Councillor and represent the parish on North East Derbyshire District Council.

My outside interests include field sports and Rugby Union.