Colin was born in Streatham, moved to Carshalton in Surrey and that is where his passion for politics started, he was very heavily involved with the Young Conservatives.
Colin has lived in Eastbourne since 1969 and been involved in the local Conservative Association since then, during which time he's held various roles from YC Chairman to Chairman of the Association.
He is a former Mayor of Eastbourne and was Chairman of East Sussex County Council from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, Colin was Lead Member for Children and Families. He has chaired the County Council Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee since 2017.
Colin was first elected to Eastbourne Borough Council in 1977 and East Sussex County Council in 2009, and has represented Ratton Ward since 2004 having represented Hampden Park for six years in the 1970s and '80s, and the old Ocklynge Ward in the 90s. Colin worked in Fleet Street and in the Isle of Dogs for a national newspaper for 35 years.
He lives in Ratton with his wife, Terri, between them they have five children and 11 grandchildren. His top tip for balancing his home-life and being a councillor is 'to know your local flower shop, and know when to say sorry'!
