ABOUT ME:
I have two grown up children Caelan and Zara. I was raised in Gurnard, with my family living in Cowes for generations. I came home to give my family the same opportunities I had growing up.
MY TRACK RECORD:
2026 is my 31st year as an Independent Councillor, representing Cowes West and Gurnard as County Councillor since 2009. I also serve as a Parish Councillor for Gurnard and Northwood and as a Cowes Town Councillor. In the last 5 years, I have relayed/resolved over 9,000 enquiries.
MAKING MYSELF AVAILABLE:
I am contactable 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and aim to deal with local enquiries within 12 hours. I meet at residents convenience not mine, and am the only IW Councillor to hold weekly surgeries.
BEING INDEPENDENT:
It is important for Council’s to listen to and put our communities first. I have no activists, businesses, sponsors or leader following me, so my loyalty to represent Cowes and Gurnard first is absolute. If I get things wrong, I am directly accountable to you!
INCLUSIVENESS:
In my time as Councillor, I have built up a strong network of residents who act as my eyes and ears and support me with their knowledge and expertise.
BEING TRANSPARENT:
I write monthly reports through my website, edited for local magazines. I also provide Annual Reports to ensure residents are updated on priorities I follow.
IF RE-ELECTED MY PROMISES ARE:
To be hardworking, effective and accessible
To listen, and do my very best to support you
To put the needs of Cowes and Gurnard first
As a Councillor I will not fob residents off, and will continue to be conscientious and hands-on fighting for our community.
The reason why I do this, is because I thoroughly enjoy it. I hope it shows and I continue to achieve the right outcomes!
YOUR CONCERNS: MY RESPONSE.
Overcoming issues caused via the PFI contract.
Reducing housing figures for the Isle of Wight.
Prioritising Local Housing for Local People.
Supporting Working Families on low incomes.
Supporting school improvement and safety.
Improving free and low cost Town Centre Parking to regenerate towns.
Supporting an Isle of Wight Council that listens to residents and acts on feedback.
Reviewing County Hall costs and expenditure.
Ensuring Government recognises the Isle of Wight’s severance by sea, and the additional costs that are required.
Protecting our Green and Blue Spaces.