I have lived in the Oulton Broad area for the last 17 years. I am a mother of two grown up children, also the Grandmother to 4, and have been involved in many voluntary organisations.
I served on many committees as a District Councillor for Waveney District Council from 2002 till 2011. I also had the privilege of serving as Chairman of the District Council for two years.
I enjoy discussion and feel this role would give me the opportunity to help the people of Oulton Broad.
Ward - OB North
Special Responsibilities - Committee membership: Personnel, Planning & Environment, Finance & Governance, Events & Tourism
When I first arrived by train in Oulton Broad I had just discovered 'The Alps’; ‘Flat-Land’ was a shock to the system, but it grows on you.
My wife’s family lived on a houseboat on Oulton Broad when she was born and we are both still wholly involved in water sports, in particular sailboat racing. I taught (Maths) in a local high school mainly, for some 15-years, interspersed with an equal period as an Officer in the Royal Navy and then some time in a 6th-form college, up the road. Our first house was in Beccles Road and the present one is North of the broad; daughter attended Oulton Broad Primary and Lothingland so yes, I do now feel well qualified as a ‘local’.
Ward - OB - North
Special Responsibilities - Committee membership: Planning & Environment, Finance & Governance, Personnel
Special Responsibilities - Committee membership: Events & Tourism, Planning & Environment, Personnel
I am originally from Norwich but have lived in Lowestoft for the past 30 years, I am married with 3 children and 5 grandchildren, who all live in Lowestoft.
I have recently taken early retirement after 35 years at Royal Mail and now that I have some spare time on my hands I was looking for something worthwhile. As the opportunity came along to join Oulton Broad Parish Council I decided that it would be good to to do something for the area that I live.
I am also Chairman of 2nd Carlton Colville Scout Group; a position I have held for 15 years.
Ward - OB - East
Special Responsibilities - Committee membership: Personnel, Planning & Environment, Events & Tourism
I was originally born In Balham London, in my early years I became a founder member of the local cub pack, progressing through to a Scout, Rover Scout, and finally becoming a Scout Leader, a position I held for many years.
My working life began as a trainee printing machine minder, progressing through to printing production office progressing through to eventually running a Production office as manager in the publishing world, also served my two years conscription in the Army Catering Corps.
I am married with two children, with 4 grandchildren. After retiring we moved to Oulton Broad, which, we as a family have never regretted, I also became a School Governor at Roman Hill School, eventually becoming chair of governors steering the school to become outstanding.
Ward - OB South WEst
Special Responsibilities - Committee membership: Personnel, Events & Tourism, Finance & Governance, Planning & Environment
Ward - OB South West
Special Responsibilities - Committee membership: Events & Tourism, Planning & Environment
Special Responsibilities - Committee membership: Events & Tourism
