I am a relative recent newcomer to Mytholmroyd moving from one side of Calderdale to the other. I am Halifax born and bred and had the pleasure of being the first ever Labour Councillor for Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and was delighted and proud to become a Councillor for Cragg Vale ward on Hebden Royd Town Council.
I have had a varied working life which I hope and believe will help me make a contribution to the community and Hebden Royd Town Council.
My background is in journalism, starting in local newspapers I specialised in business and financial journalism. I’ve worked on national newspapers and magazines, edited magazines, won awards and run my own publishing company.
After selling the business, I ran my own public affairs consultancy specialising in community consultation and engagement. I have worked on major infrastructure projects throughout, ensuring affected communities benefit from the projects.
I’ve been involved with the award winning charity Project Challenge that supports vulnerable young people since I was a Calderdale Councillor, as a Board member. Since retiring from University of Huddersfield where I lectured in Journalism and Public Relations, I have had the privilege to work at Project Challenge as Quality Manager and on 1:1 basis with challenging learners teaching English and maths.
I am the author of two books, ‘Introducing Public Relations: Theory and Practice’ and ‘Complacency and Collusion, A Critical Introduction to Financial and Business Journalism’. A third book, ‘Critical Financial Communications’ will be published later this year.
