I currently work for a neighbouring Local Authority providing local services as an Operations Manager. I have previous experience in Facility Management, Housing, Regeneration, Grounds Maintenance, Retail and Business Administration.
I am married to my wife Dawn and we have 2 daughters Lily and Grace. We moved to Sunderland in 2010 to raise our family and our children only see this area as their home as they have attended local schools and are settled here.
I am a school Governor at St Michaels RC Primary in Houghton and originally, I was elected as a parent Governor but I am now a Foundation Governor for the school which is now part of an academy. I have a keen interest in education as this is key to opening opportunities for everyone to progress.
My upbringing on a council estate in Blaydon made me realise that education is a way to get families out of poverty and funding for this service and family support is vital to break the cycle.
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.
