I am proud to have been chosen to be on the Parish Council of Somercotes. I have lived right on the Somercotes parish border in Riddings for 42 years and my two daughters both went to the local infants and junior schools where my wife was an unpaid teaching assistant.

I was a Student Apprentice with the National Coal Board and have spent a lot of time actually at the coal face so I feel that as well as talking the talk I can walk the walk too.

Over the years I have raised many issues with various Councillors and MPs and, as I am now retired, I would like to put something back into the community on behalf of the residents of Somercotes.

I know and have worked with some of the Parish Councillors over the years and feel confident that I can help them make a difference to the Somercotes community.