Ludlow and Shropshire have been home to my family for generations.

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My father, the eldest of nine, was raised on a farm near Wentnor before joining the Army, while my mother, one of seven, grew up on Clee Hill. Following in my father’s footsteps, I served as an officer in the British Army before dedicating 30 years to the Metropolitan Police, retiring as a Chief Inspector with a strong focus on community-based policing.

In 2018, my wife Christine and I returned to Ludlow to care for my elderly parents and to reconnect with the community that has always been at the heart of my family’s story.

I’m now standing for election because Ludlow South deserves a councillor who truly listens and takes action. I’m not a career politician, I’m a problem solver with real-world experience, a lifelong record of public service, and a deep commitment to this historic town, to Shropshire, and to our great country.