I am honoured to have served as your alderman and I am now seeking re-election.

Full statement

I have a deep, long-term commitment to ensuring our community and City are great places in which to work, to live, study, and in which to invest.

Lancastrian by birth, I grew up in Blackpool, where I developed my lifelong passions for hard work, music, the arts, and public service.

I have since spent all of my working life in Vintry and I am a long-standing, active member of our community: as Director of Music at St James Garlickhythe, as a member of the governing body of the Vintners’ Company, and as an elected representative.

Having immersed myself in the City's financial and professional services, I was elected the 689th Lord Mayor. I continue to champion international trade and investment and to market the City as a global business destination with a variety of senior stakeholders.

I have the unique combination of skills, energy, commitment, and experience to continue to make a real difference for Vintry and the wider City.

It would be a privilege to continue to serve as your alderman and, if re-elected, I will continue to work tirelessly on your behalf.