Addlebrough Ward (Parishes of Askrigg, Aysgarth & District
(Aysgarth and Thornton Rust Wards), Bainbridge and Low
Abbotside)
Party: The Conservatives
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Manor Barn
Bainbridge
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 3EW
Tel: (01969) 650 409 or (01969) 650 769
Fax: (01969) 650 888
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Committees
I have been a District Councillor for
Richmondshire since 1999. My ward is Addlebrough, which is in
the deeply rural area of Upper Wensleydale.
Personal Background
I have lived in Bainbridge, in Upper
Wensleydale all my life and I run solid fuel, private hire and tea
room businesses with my two sons.
Council Background
I was Chair of the Foot and Mouth Committee
during the outbreak in 2001, helping farmers and tourism businesses
during a very difficult time. I learnt how much tourism relied on
the farming community. It’s something that I will always remember,
a devastating incident from which people in this area are still
recovering.
In my years as a District Councillor I have
also chaired the Community and Environment Overview and Scrutiny
and Community Committee. I have also been heavily involved in
delivering affordable housing in the Dales.
I have also been Chairman of Yorebridge
Sports Development Association since 2001; the Association has been
able to create a new multi-use games area, gym and fitness suite
which serves both locals and visitors.
Surgeries
I do not hold regular surgeries, but I am available to be
contacted at any reasonable time.
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