I came to Heywood some thirty years ago to manage the Gas Showrooms and a lot of the older people will remember me from then with dark hair. I came initially just to work here but I was won over in a few short months by the people I met and decided to move into the community and have stayed here ever since.
Age 65, married for 32 years to Margaret, we have three children and we are contented grandparents.
The unbelievable 'coalition' between Labour and Conservatives in Rochdale (the only one to my knowledge in the UK) has made me more determined than ever to offer an alternative to the people of Wardle and West Littleborough. This 'unholy alliance' was formed only days after Paul Rowen was elected as our Liberal Democrat MP. Clearly only serving the Labour/Conservative councillors by enabling them to ride 'rough shod' over the majority of voters and taxpayers.
I am married with an adult family and I am proud and honoured to have been one of your councillor's for the last two years. I have conscientiously attended meetings and taken up personal complaints and held regular surgeries for problems. I continue with my voluntary work as Chairman of Rochdale Liberal Democrats.
I have been selected to stand in local elections in Smallbridge and Firgrove. Local Residents will not be surprised - as I have been working for many months for our area.
I was elected as local councillor in Norden in 2004 and I am standing for re-election because I have really enjoyed working together with the people in my ward and representing them on the Council. I have received enormous support from many local residents and I believe together we achieved a number of very positive results. I look at many issues as ongoing and needing continued effort in order to see a long- term solution.