Dr Marie Strong - Wells
Dr Marie Strong
Economic Development Spokesperson
BIOGRAPHY
After working in industry Marie became an educator - teaching, lecturing, administrating at all levels from pre-school to University. She has designed, organised, obtained financing for and taught a wide range of courses and educational experiences - for people working for and with youth, adult learners, religious groups, medical professionals, industrialists. In her 'spare' time she established and ran a village youth and community centre. Marie's joint appointment prior to retirement from University life was as Head of the Centre for Professional Studies and Warden of a Hall of Residence. Marie was involved in manual, technical and academic appointments, training and development and as Warden was required to be a licensee!
WHY I BECAME A COUNTY COUNCILLOR
"To continue utilising the skills which I have had the opportunity to develop. What I have so far been able to do to help the parishes and residents in my division has been very rewarding."
POSITIONS HELD
- Spokesperson for Economic Development, 2009-
- Member of Fire & Community Protection Panel, 2009-
- County Councillor for Wells, 2009 -
- Member North Norfolk Catchment Flood Management Plan Steering Group, 2009-
MAIN POLITICAL INTERESTS
Equality of opportunity / Coastal Defence / Youth and Adult Education
PROUDEST POLITICAL ACHIEVEMENT
"That people who know me trusted me sufficiently to vote for me."
INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POLITICS
- Active member of my local church
- Volunteer flood warden
- Music
- Gardening - design and practical application
- Serious DIY
- Ambling - as opposed to rambling.
Family Life
Marie is married to Michael and they have been married for a good few years! For many of those years their primary home has been in Wells-next-the-Sea. They share the same interests shown above and additionally enjoy being on the water - Michael's preference is sailing, Marie's, the less energetic movement of the kayak. Having worked miles apart for years and with unsocial schedules Marie and Mike decided that if she became a councillor Michael would support her as much as possible - and Marie considers his assistance invaluable.
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