Personal Information

I have lived in the Penistone area for 34 years. Married with 4 children and 10 grandchildren. I First joined Penistone Town Council 24 years ago, and have been Mayor twice 1995-1996 and 2005-2006. I have been the Chair of the Planning Committee for over 10 years. I served on Barnsley Council between 1984-88.

I have been a Magistrate for 26 years and Chair of Barnsley Bench from 2001-2005. Chair of South and West Yorkshire Valuation tribunal, and Town Council representative for Penistone Girls Free School Trust (National School). A Member of Millhouse Green Institute and Penistone Tangent, as well as a governor of Penistone Grammar school Foundation Trust.