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Biography
I have lived in Ilminster with my partner Rose since 1980. I studied politics and economics as a mature student and work for the Trades Union Congress (TUC) where I have focused on transport and road safety and was a member of the Vehicle Crime Reduction Panel for the last Labour Government.
I am standing for the County Council because I believe that the Government’s target of 3 million apprentices must be met. The Council has an important role to play in this; it must ensure that work packages and training are developed that will be attractive to the young people of Somerset and will cause them to stay and make their lives here. I can offer support in this activity, and I can hold the Council to account.
Also vital to rural wards, such as South Petherton & Islemoor, is public transport and road links to support the economies of small towns. I will press the Council to ensure that there is improvement in bus services, ensuring the right routes at the right time and at a fair price. I will also encourage SCC to press other agencies to improve links to trunk roads so that our rural businesses can get their products to market, improving local job opportunities.
Also vital to rural wards, such as South Petherton & Islemoor, is public transport and road links to support the economies of small towns. I will press the Council to ensure that there is improvement in bus services, ensuring the right routes at the right time and at a fair price. I will also encourage SCC to press other agencies to improve links to trunk roads so that our rural businesses can get their products to market, improving local job opportunities.