Experience

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  Greater manchester fire & rescue service

  Jun 1992 - Jul 2022

  Watch commander

  Public safety through operational activities and fire safety work.Training of personnel, administrative duties, various references held including Health and Safety.

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  Sg cleaning solutions

  Oct 2013 - Apr 2018

  Owner

  Internal and external cleaning and restorative work on domestic and commercial property. Professional carpet/upholstery cleaning and guarding, including leather upholstery.All external cleaning work considered and carried out.This role ceased due to a new career path.

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  Stockport metropolitan borough council

  May 2019 - now

  I have been elected to position of Councillor for Marple North. I represent the Liberal Democrat Party. The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is concerned with matters relating to town and country planning and development control, and with the regulation of the use of highways in Stockport.The Committee is composed of 12 Councillors appointed by the Annual Council Meeting. The Committee meets at pre determined dates to scrutinise, discuss and make decisions on a variety of issues. Chair of a panel of members who scrutinise the work carried out in various fields such as economic growth, inward investment, museums and art and the borough Transport strategy. My personal aim is to look for positives and provide support and encouragement where possible along with challenging areas where there is potential for improvement.

  • Member of the Council

    May 2018 - now

  • Chair of Planning and Highways Regulation Committee

    Jul 2022 - May 2024

  • Chair of Economy and Regeneration

    May 2019 - May 2021
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  Greater manchester combined authority

  Jan 2020 - May 2021

  Vice chair of housing, planning and environment
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  Total fire group ltd

  Jan 2023 - now

  Fire door surveyor

  Following the successful completion of a training course, I am now a certified fire door surveyor. Post Grenfell, the role has become very important in keeping residents safe. The company I work for have been very supportive and a pleasure to be involved with.