Born in Bradford Manchester, I have lived in Tameside for more than twenty years. I was elected in 2000 and have been proud to serve as a Councillor since.

My previous work includes a career in the Mental Health field, during which time I trained to become a Counsellor of the other kind! I feel that becoming a local councillor has been a natural progression of my work, having supported people for many years and acting as their a vocate in many ways.

I truly believe that Labour is the only hope that Tameside and the country has for building a safe, secure future for everyone.

I have lived in Tameside for the past 20 years and in Ashton-under-Lyne with my wife Carole for the past 9 years.

I have been representing the Council's Ashton St Peter's Ward for the past five years and am involved in all the residents meetings in my area.

I am the founder member of St Peter's Partnership, a charity whose aim is to help and fund the people of St Peter's Ward and I Chair the Ashton Renewal Partnership which is involved in the regeneration of the Ward.

I am committed to help make our area a better place to live and work.

I first became a Tameside Councillor in 1988 after winning a By election in St Peter's ward.

I was lead member on the scheme to pedestrianise Ashton Town centre and have always worked to improve our urban environment.

As chair of the councils Speakers Panel I have responsibility for Planning, Licensing and Appeals.

I am also Tamesides representative on the Greater Manchester Police Authority and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ashton Pioneer Homes.