I have proudly represented Gawsworth since 1999, first as a Parish Councillor and later as Chair. I was elected to Cheshire East Council in 2008 and served as Mayor of Cheshire East in 2018–2019. My long-standing commitment to public service reflects a deep connection to the community and a passion for local heritage.
🏛 Civic & Committee Roles
- Cabinet Assistant for Sustainable Communities
- Member of Standards, Children & Families Overview & Scrutiny, Environment & Prosperity, Planning North, and Lay Members Appointments Committees
- Trustee of Macclesfield Silk Heritage
- Secretary of the Family History Society of Cheshire
- Co-ordinator of the FHSoC Research Centre
- Former Chair of Macclesfield Civic Society
- School Governor and Chair of the Community & Environment Sub-Committee at Gawsworth School
- Vice Presidents of Cheshire Community Action and Cheshire Assocition of Local Councils (ChALC)
- Strategic Planning (SPB)
💼 Professional Background
Worked in:
- Local Government (Luton Borough Council and Macclesfield Leisure Services)
- Insurance (across departments including accounts to trial balance)
- Engineering (as Contracts Clerk)
- Administrative roles across various sectors
🎓 Education
- MA in Environment, Policy & Society (Open University)
- BSc (Hons) (Open University)
- Judging Diploma – Animal Care College
- Dog Breeding Certificate – Animal Care College
🌿 Interests & Personal Life
My hobbies include reading, gardening, sports (netball, hockey, tennis, badminton, golf), needlework (including lace-making), and family history research. I have bred and exhibited English Setters at Crufts, including a Show Champion.
Born in Luton, Bedfordshire, with my husband David, I moved to Gawsworth in 1985 after living in Brussels and Bedfordshire. We celebrated our Golden Wedding Anniversary in 2019.