Member for St Albans since 2005. Political career: Councillor, South Buckinghamshire District Council since 2000; Parish Councillor, Beaconsfield 1997–2001. Special political interests: Planning/housing provision, the green belt, environment, animal welfare, local government. Profession/Trade: Teacher. Education: University of Swansea, BA (Hons) English; University of Sheffield, PGCE. Hobbies: Reading, gardening, cooking.
b. 17 May 1957. Married with four children.