About John
Council representative for Town Centre Partnership, Thornbury Christmas Lights Association
My early life was in Norwich but I came to Thornbury via Hamburg, Bristol and Bedford, in 1978 in connection with my work. I have lived here with my family ever since, apart from a 3-year posting to the Caribbean.
As a Chartered Insurer working in risk management, I travelled to nearly every country in Europe, as well as the USA and South Africa. My foreign language skills were frequently useful in obtaining positive outcomes and influencing decisions.
My interests are reading, painting, travel and rugby, and I have been involved with my local Neighbourhood Watch and the Residents’ Association. I hope to be instrumental in preserving Thornbury’s green spaces and play areas, and work co-operatively with local residents, businesses and organisations towards the town’s future success.