I have lived in Washington all my life and attended High
Usworth Infant and Junior Schools (now George Washington Primary) and Usworth
Comprehensive. I have vivid memories of
writing practice in junior school being the names of the villages, when most of
them were just words; now we have communities around the words. I have three grown up children and three
grandchildren.
I have been a school governor since 1991 and decided to
become a Councillor because I believe in helping people to make their lives and
environment better. My general interests
are around families and ensuring that everyone gets the best opportunities they
can, regardless of age. In my spare time
I enjoy being creative, making cards, textiles projects and cake decorating.
I hold a Ward Surgery every second Saturday of the month
(except August and Bank Holiday Weekends) between 10.00am and 12.00 noon at the
Columbia Community Centre, Oxclose Road, Columbia.
As your City Councillor, the council’s data protection
policy applies when I am carrying out council business. This explains your data
protection rights and who to contact if you have a query about use of your
data; https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/data-protection.
When working for you as your Ward Councillor, I
respect your data protection rights and only use the personal data you provide
as needed to respond to your enquiries. This can include sharing the
information you provide with council officers and other services and
organisations so I can get information to reply to you, which might include
information about you and your circumstances. I also share information with
other Councillors who may be able to help. If you would prefer me not to share
your information with a particular person, or organisation please let me know
when you contact me.
