Welcome to my website.
I was delighted to have been selected to represent Sherrards Ward and will do my best to respond to concerns raised with me by residents.
I have lived in Welwyn Garden City for 25 years and am married to Lesley and have two children, Scott and Karen.
I am a keen supporter of improving Mental Health services. I worked for 9 years as Chief Executive at Broadmoor Hospital and I'm aware that Mental Health is underfunded. Many people suffer mild Mental Health problems during their lifetime and investment to improve services should be a higher priority than it is. It has always been the "cinderella" service. I will continue to press for improved local funding.
I am a Member of the Board of Governors for Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Mental Health Trust which enables me to contribute and influence decisions on the delivery of services in Herts.I am a panel member for the Mental Health Trust hearing appeals against detention under the Mental Health Act.
I was elected to become Deputy Leader of the Council in May 2010 as well as my Cabinet responsibility for Resources.