Representing People of the Harleston Ward
There are 46 elected Councillors at South Norfolk Council. I was elected as one of two Councillors to represent the Harleston Ward in the 2023 elections.
I am very proud to represent the people of the Harleston Ward. It is humbling to know that people put their faith in me.
I made three commitments during my election campaign and will deliver: support the environment; promote tourism investment in our town and villages; and seek improvements to our infrastructure. I am will be judged on my actions.
I am the Chair of the Environment Committee, and Vice Chair of the Finance Committee.
I also sit on the Development Management Committee, Scrutiny Committee, and Standards Committee.
Externally, I represent South Norfolk Council on the Norfolk Museums Committee.
Local Involvement
Outside of my South Norfolk Councillor role I hep with some local groups.
In 2025 I was appointed as a Trustee and Treasurer of Harleston Information Plus (HIP).
I have been a Committee member of the Harleston and District Historical Society and lead on the Harleston Heritage Open days programme since 2024.
I am a director of Harleston Greenspace CIC which is delivering a nature conservation area with Harleston.
Prior to serving as a District Councillor I was the Chair of Redenhall with Harleston Town Council from 2020-2023 during which we were able to deliver many initiatives.
A Neighbourhood Plan which not only gave the town a greater say in the design of new homes, but increased the element of s106 money received by the Town Council from 15% to 25%. This is a significant document given the large number of homes to be built.
A new and more transparent Town Council website, with published quarterly financial results. The aim was to work towards a star rating in transparency.
The Visit Harleston tourism brand and website.
Team Harleston as a collective way of our local groups working together.
The redesign of the town centre.
Radio interviews on local radio.
Monthly Updates
I write a monthly article for the local Grapevine magazine. Here are the artciles:
Grant Awards
Members Ward Funding
Each South Norfolk District Councillor has an annual budget of £1,000 to spend on projects within their ward. This is how I have used my allocation:
Community Action Fund
There will be many community initiatives which will require larger amounts of funding. The Community Action Fund (CAF) is provided to support and fund these initiatives. Local District Councillors are responsible for considering and proposing applications between £1,000 and £15,000 from the CAF fund. These are my successful applications:
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