We both still live in Selkirk with Rogan, our Irish setter and Tika the cat.
I worked as a chartered accountant and also in various fields including newspapers, Borders Health Board, electronics, and for MSP Christine Grahame.
I have been involved in many local community activities, including the cub pack, the chess club and the RNLI.
I have 30 years’ experience as a councillor, including being deputy leader of Scottish Borders Council.
I know that being a local councillor is a full-time commitment, and I relish that challenge.
My main aims as a Selkirkshire councillor would be:
● To promote resurfacing of roads in preference to temporary patching.
● To support the construction of a Selkirk bypass, allowing heavy traffic to avoid the town and make Selkirk an attractive place to visit and shop for local people and tourists alike.
● To roll out the successful Dog Friendly Newtown initiative across Selkirkshire and ensure that fines for dog fouling are enforced.
● To protect rural schools and work towards alleviating rural poverty.
● To improve public transport.
If elected, I will work hard for all the people of Selkirkshire, holding regular surgeries, making home visits if needed and making myself available to the people of Selkirkshire.