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About us... 

Coleen and I have lived in Elloughton for 45 years. We have two grown-up children who attended local schools and two grandchildren.

After having worked in Commercial radio for 13 years, I was made redundant 26 years ago following a company buy-out.
 
This led me to starting up my own business from scratch. We continue to run this successful family business, employing 12 staff and supporting over 200 clients. However, with the business in safe hands, I am free these days to concentrate on my Council work.

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I stood for the first time as an Independent in 2019 to offer an alternative to the political party candidates and to give local residents a more informal route for their queries and concerns. I also wanted to highlight issues that often get side-lined in favour of more predominant ones.  

 

I have held the Council to account on a variety of local concerns, from potholes to planning issues. I currently sit on East Riding's Environment & Regeneration and Audit Scrutiny Committees, where I have the opportunity to question Departmental Officers and Outside Bodies. 

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I have met with many residents and helped with a variety of their concerns.

I have enjoyed this work and want to learn more so that I can help to show whether our taxes are being used fairly and effectively. 

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However, I have found that being the only Independent Councillor in the fourth largest Ward in the East Riding has its frustrations.  Covering all the issues and areas in the Ward has been a challenge.

 

Coleen is enthusiastic and stood alongside me at the 2013 elections and also won a seat, so that we can work together to provide a better service for residents.

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Coleen has a proven track record of community achievements. She is and has been Chair and Organiser of “Elloughton-cum-Brough in Bloom” for 18 years. 

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She has built up a team of 17 volunteers who work tirelessly all year round, making sure our street planters, verges and focal points look their best. Her team has won several Yorkshire in Bloom Gold Awards. And the have been nominated for the National Britain in Bloom competition. 

 

Coleen has previous experience as an East Riding Councillor and has stood as an Independent twice, narrowly missing out by just a few hundred votes.

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