First Elected to Sandwell Council on 2nd May 1991, at the age of 27. Re-Elected in 1995 and 1999 and again 2003.In June 2004 following an all out Election of the Council I was re-elected for a 4 year term due to end in 2008.On 1st May 2008 re-elected again for a four year term due to end in May 2012.
Former Chair of Youth and Commuity Committee Sandwell M.B.C.
Former Chair and Vice Chair of Leisure Stratagy Committee Sandwell M.B.C.
Former Chair of Sandwell Commuity Health Council
Former Chair Crocketts Lane Primary School Smethwick
Former Chair Parkside School Smethwick
Chair of Govrners Victoria Park Primary
Member of Management Committee Windmill Commuity Centre Messenger Road Smethwick
Member of Surestart Smethwick Parnership Board.
Member of Unison the Trade Union.
Former Cabinet Member Social Inclusion and Health (May 2001- May 2003)
Former Cabinet Member For Adult Services and Health (May 2003- May 2005)
Former Cabinet Member Children and Young People (May 2005-May 2007)
Cabinet Member Adult Services and Health (May 2007- Present )
