Meet the scientists!

My CV

Councillor for:

Ashton in Makerfield for 7 years

Party:

Community Action but not tied to any political party

Council job:

Leader of Councillor Group, Overview and Scrutiny, Standards Board, Member Services Group, Councillor Group; Chair of Governors

Profession:

Nuclear Consultant. Involved with looking at energy provision for the Country.

Photo:

Paul Tushingham

Favourite Thing: The fact that Wigan has lots of shops and employment areas but within a few minutes in some beautiful open countryside.

Me and my council work

I am a “hands-on” Councillor and work hard for the people I represent. I don’t like “No” as an answer, and I will always try to ensure we get positive results. I have previously been a Youth Worker (over 25 years) and keen to ensure our young people are listened to and their voices are heard.

My work as a Councillor is wide and varied. Clearly there are a lot of meetings I need to attend, but I am always available either by phone, email, letter or via my surgeries. Being an active Councillor, and one that makes things happen, I receive lots of calls and appeals for help.

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My Typical Day

Busy from the moment I wake until I go to sleep. Have a very active schedule and involved in lots of community support work.

In addition to my busy workload, I am also a Ward Councillor to the 3rd largest Town in Wigan Borough. Phonecalls to make; emails to respond to and listening to people with needs and concerns. I’m a 24/7 person!

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