I’ve lived in Bromley with my wife and family for nearly 20 years, serving the community as a local Councillor and as your London Assembly Member.
I grew up on a council estate in Lambeth and went to Bishop Thomas Grant School in Streatham, South London. After completing some reserve military service with C (Kent and Sharpshooters) Sqn, The Royal Yeomanry, and then working abroad, I settled with my family in Orpington before moving to Bromley Town a few years later. I worked at the News Shopper, and my wife taught at local primary schools. I am passionate about our community and everything that is on offer here. I’ve enjoyed countless evenings at the Churchill Theatre and followed Bromley FC to Wembley three times. I love walking in the beautiful countryside around Biggin Hill and have trained in the cricket nets in Hayes. I’ve volunteered for local charities and supporting community ‘Friends’ groups. Bromley and Biggin Hill is a unique place with thriving businesses as beautiful green spaces. I want to help keep it that way. This community is my home, and I care deeply about it. If you elect me as your Member of Parliament, I’ll work hard to keep our area safe, green, and thriving. I’ll be your voice and will never let you down.
My Bromley Council Achievements 2010-2021:
- Ward Councillor for Hayes and Coney Hall on Bromley Council from 2014-2021, having represented Cray Valley from 2010-14.
- I was elected to Bromley council in 2010 and served as the executive assistant to the Environment before becoming Chairman of the Health and Wellbeing Board.
- Deputy Leader of Bromley Council between 2017-2021 and Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Families between 2015-2021. I was the political lead for the turnaround of Children’s Services which received an Ofsted grade of ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding Leadership’ in 2019.
- Involved in Bromley's successful ‘Friends’ organisations and has also worked in Housing, Health and Public Protection.
Responsibilities of my time in London Assembly 2021-24
- Deputy Chairman of the Planning and Regeneration Committee.
- Deputy Chairman of the Audit Panel.
- Member of the Budget and Performance Committee.
- Member of the GLA Oversight Committee.
- Chairman of the Budget and Performance Committee.
- Conservative Group Deputy Leader.