I am the councillor for Cragg Vale and a returning councillor in 2023.
I was the Town Mayor in 2011/12, it was a massive learning curve for me, during the year I was very pleased to be a member of the Picture House Committee which took responsibility for the Picture House as well as being an active member of the Allotment Committee which created High Hirst allotments. I continue to be interested in Town Twinning and to host guests when exchanges take place.
Born in Keighley I have lived in Hebden Bridge for 29 years, I have grown up children and am a grandmother to many with age range of 2 years to 22 years. I’m a cat lover and have 7 cats, most of them are rescued, the oldest being 23. During the Covid-19 pandemic I started researching my family history and have now amassed 1342 ancestor’s dating back to the 1400’s, I was very surprised to note that many were from Hebden Bridge and Todmorden. I love cooking, and ‘Cook with the Mayor’ back in 2011 was part of the Hebden Bridge Food Festival – there was something for all ages.
A former business owner, I now just work part time, I also volunteer at the Grub Hub at Hope Baptist in Hebden Bridge. Having been involved in the unsuccessful campaign to support the Whitby Fishing Fleet, I am concerned that our towns of independent shops will be lost to the world of online shopping, it’s what makes our small towns unique!
I would describe myself as being down to earth, with the glass neither half full nor half empty, I look at the whole picture whenever possible. Working in the background I like to get my hands dirty, make an impact and then look for the next opportunity to make a difference.
