Norfolk County Council Liberal Democrats

Broadland

Aylsham - David Harrison

David has lived in Norfolk for more than 25 years and has been a county councillor since 2007. He has also been district councillor and town councillor for Aylsham for some years and is about to become a governor at Aylsham High School. David's key political interests are education, energy and waste and he is currently a member of Cabinet Scrutiny, Adult Social Services and Planning panels at the Council. David currently works as a teacher and this, in conjunction with previous experience as a research scientist in medical and agricultural research, work in hospitals as a biochemist and on farms as a nutritionist, gives him a particular expertise in many areas of the County Council's work. David has two grown up children and five grandchildren and lives in Aylsham with his wife and cat. David enjoys any water-related activity and especially sailing, swimming and scuba diving. He also has an interest in antiques and poetry.

Contact David

Write: 30 Bure Way, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6HJ

Call: 01263 735 316

Fakenham - David Callaby

David has lived in Fakenham for all but six years of his life and has been a county councillor since 1997. He has had a wide range of experience across the council and his previous roles have included Deputy Cabinet Member for Environment and Waste and Chairman of the Countryside Committee. David is currently Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Fire and Community Protection and Planning Regulatory and is the Council's Member Champion for Disabilities and Sensory Impairment. David is a key part of his local community and has undertaken a number of roles including parish councillor for East Rudham, town councillor for Fakenham, Parish councillor for Hempton, magistrate and a school governor for two local schools. David has previously worked for the Citizens Advice Bureau and volunteered with the Air Cadets for many years. He lives in Sheringham with his wife and a dog and enjoys reading, bird watching, aeronautics, history and cooking in his spare time.

Contact David

Write: 10 Thorn Road, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 8NX

Call: 01328 851 967

Reepham - James Joyce

James has lived in Reepham for more than 10 years and has been a county councillor since 2005. He is incredibly active in the local community and, as well as being a Police Authority Member, Broadland District Councillor, Reepham Town Councillor, School Governor at two primary schools, a Reepham Green Team board member and chair of Norfolk Crimestoppers, he also manages to find time to act as Chair of the Liberal Democrat Group and Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Economic Development. James has a BA in Business Studies and is a Classics Scholar and has 35 years experience in the advertising industry, including running operations for a multinational in central Europe. He is currently a sub postmaster and this gives him further valuable experience in his work as a county councillor. James has two grown up children and one grandchild and lives in Reepham with his wife, two dogs and a cat. When he has some spare time James enjoys cricket, horses and vintage cars and aeroplanes.

Contact James

Write: The Bays, Norwich Road, Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4JN

Call: 01603 872 651

North Norfolk

Cromer - Barry Connell

Barry has been a county councillor since 2005 and his previous roles at the County Council have included acting as member of the Cabinet Scrutiny Panel. Barry's key political interests are health and social care. Barry lives in Cromer with his wife.

Contact Barry

Write: The Bath House Hotel, The Promenade, Cromer NR27 9HE

Call: 01263 512 201

Melton Constable - Jacky Howe

Jacky has lived in Norfolk for more than 10 years and has been a county councillor since 2005. She has also been North Norfolk District Councillor for Fakenham and a governor at Astley Primary School. Jacky's key political interests are addressing poverty and deprivation - whether that be fuel, food or housing needs and making our society more fair and equitable. She has taken a leading role for the Liberal Democrats at the County Council and is currently Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group and Liberal Democrat spokesperson on Adult Social Services and Health among other responsibilities. Most of Jacky's career was based in the development of social housing - particularly for people with special needs and she was founding Chairman of North Norfolk's large scale stock transfer housing association - now Victory Housing Trust. Jacky is now semi-retired but doing consultancy work in management and fund-raising for Non-Governmental Organisations. She is also involved with lobbying groups on Climate Change and Energy Conservation. Jacky is a widow and lives in Briston with a large number of well loved pets. She has two grown up children and five grandchildren. If she ever manages to find some spare time Jacky enjoys IT, chess and reading.

Contact Jacky

Write: Frogmoor Farm, Tithe Barn Lane, Briston, Melton Constable, Norfolk NR24 2JD

Call: 01263 860 530

North Walsham East - Paul Morse

Paul has lived in North Walsham for almost 20 years and has been a county councillor since 2005. He is the Group Leader of the Liberal Democrats and their spokesperson on corporate affairs. Paul is a committed champion for his area and works extremely hard to address local issues. He has been very active trying to resolve long-standing flooding issues locally and to develop youth provision including setting up a youth forum in North Walsham. He also sits on the town centre development group and is a school governor. With a professional background in careers services spanning 30 years and an ongoing role in management consultancy, mentoring and business advice, Paul has brought some exceptional skills and capabilities to the Liberal Democrat Group. Paul lives in North Walsham with his wife and has one grown up son. In his spare time Paul enjoys walking, cricket, rugby and gardening.

Contact Paul

Write: 20 Spurdens Crescent, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 9JD

Call: 01692 402 003

North Walsham West and Erpingham - Peter Moore

Peter has lived in Norfolk all his life and in North Walsham for more than 30 years. He has been a county councillor since 2005. He has also been district councillor and town councillor for North Walsham for some years and has previously served as the town's mayor. He has also been a governor at several local schools. Peter has worked as a planning consultant in the area for many years and this give him a particular expertise as the Liberal Democrat spokesperson on planning and transportation issues. His key political interests are finance, work and housing and planning. Peter has three grown up children and two grandchildren and lives in North Walsham with his wife. In his spare time he enjoys sport, painting, music, botany and nature in general.

Contact Peter

Write: 27 Manor Road, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 9LH

Call: 01692 402 996

Sheringham - Brian Hannah

Brian has lived in Sheringham for more than 60 years and has been a county councillor since 2001. He has had a wide range of experience across the council and his previous roles have included Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group and Liberal Democrat lead on Planning issues. Brian's key political interests are Community Safety and Community Pride and supporting vulnerable young people and parents. He is currently Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on the Police Authority and the Council's restorative justice champion. Brian is very active in the community and other roles he has taken up locally include: District councillor for North Norfolk since 1997, Member of Sheringham Town Council and Beeston parish council, Chair of Northern Pupil Referral Unit, School governor at Sheringham High and Sheringham Primary, Member of Sheringham Sports Association, Chair of Sheringham in Bloom, work with Sheringham Youth Club. Brian is now retired but spent many years working as a prison officer. He has two grown up children and one grandchild and lives in Sheringham with his wife. When he has some spare time Brian enjoys astronomy, DIY and keeping fit.

Contact Brian

Write: 18 Common Lane, Sheringham, Norfolk NR26 8PN

Call: 01263 823 791

Norwich

Eaton - Mervyn Scutter

Mervyn has lived in Norwich for more than 30 years and has been a county councillor since 2001. He holds a BA in Maths, a Graduate Diploma in Economics and Quantitative Techniques and Qualified Teacher Status. Though he has now retired Mervyn has previously worked as a teacher, statistician, lecturer, and further education manager. This experience has made him a formidable spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats on children's services-related issues for many years. He has also served as Chairman of the Liberal Democrat Group in the past. Mervyn has undertaken many other important roles in the community. He is an ex magistrate where he sat on the family court. He is also a school governor and has previously been a governor at City College and a Union Chairman. Mervyn has two grown up children and two grandchildren and lives in Norwich with his wife. In his spare time he enjoys playing bridge, walking, gardening and reading.

Contact Mervyn

Write: 205 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 6AP

Call: 01603 454 841

Thorpe Hamlet - Barbara Hacker

Barbara has lived in Norfolk for more than 25 years and has been a county councillor since 1993. She has had a wide range of experience across the council and her previous posts have included Cabinet Member for Libraries and Culture and Leader of the Liberal Democrat group. Barbara's key political interests are the arts and cultural activities, education, civil liberties and fighting ID cards. She is currently Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Arts and Culture at the Council. Barbara has undertaken many other important roles in the community including being a member of Norfolk Police Authority, Chair of Governors at Thorpe Hamlet Middle School (now Lionwood Junior), a board member at Norwich School of Art and Design (now Norwich University College of the Arts) and a Governor at City College, Norwich, where she is Chairman of the Estates Committee. At the national level Barbara has also been a Board Member of Arts Council England,East, a Member of the East of England Regional Assembly Employment and Skills panel, Lib Dem Group Secretary for the County Councils Network Group and Chair of the Local Government Arts Forum for the Eastern Region. Barbara has two grown up children and one grandchild and lives in Norwich with her husband where she enjoys attending church, gardening and playing tournament bridge in her spare time.

Contact Barbara

Write: 10 Welsford Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 6QF

Call: 01603 451 421

South Norfolk

Costessey - Tim East

Tim has lived in Costessey for almost 50 years and has more than 25 years experience as a district and parish councillor. He has been a county councillor since 1997 and has had a wide range of roles in this time including Cabinet Member for Planning and Transportation. He is currently Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Environment and Waste. Tim's overriding political interest is helping local people solve problems and he is incredibly active in the local community. He has served as Chairman of South Norfolk Council, Vice Chairman of South Norfolk Planning, President of the Dereham and District NUT (National Union of Teachers), a Police Authority Member, school governor and magistrate. Tim has mobility problems as a result of contracting polio in his right leg in 1948 and this also means he is a vociferous campaigner for equal opportunities for disabled people. Tim has now retired but has previously worked as an Executive officer in MOD and is a former headteacher. He has two grown up children and lives in Costessey with his wife. Tim is a passionate supporter of Norwich City Football Club and is a former Board member of the Norwich City supporters Trust.

Contact Tim

Write: 7 St Walstan's Close, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk NR5 0TW

Call: 01603 743 241

East Depwade (Harleston Area)

Fran has lived in Norfolk for 18 years and has been a county councillor since 2005. Though he has now retired Fran has previously worked as a teacher and civil servant and this, in addition to his experience as a parish councillor, school governor, union member and Harleston festival and historical society member, makes him a very useful part of the Liberal Democrat team. Fran is currently Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Museums and Commercial Services and is also a member of the Adult Social Services and Corporate Affairs Overview and Scrutiny Panels. Fran describes himself politically as being pro military, pro Europe, anti apartheid, anti communist, anti poverty, pro argument and pro fun. Fran is kept busy by three grown up children and seven grandchildren but when he does have some spare time his passions are history, archaelogy, computing, reading and cricket. Fran lives in Harleston with his wife of 43 years and his Bagpuss look-alike cat.

If you would like to an opportunity to ask Fran any questions in person about your local county council services he runs a public surgery on the last Saturday of each month at Harleston Information Centre.

Contact Fran

Write: 46 Pilgrims Way, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 9QE

Call: 01379 853 276

West Norfolk

Clenchwarton and King's Lynn South - Judith Brown

Judith has lived in West Winch for more than 30 years and has been a county councillor since 2005. She is very active in the community and her key political interests are children and carers. Judith is the Council's Carers champion and sits on the Children's Services Panel at the Council. Judith is now a retired civil servant but her work with developers has given her a useful insight into planning issues. She has two grown up children and two grandchildren and lives in West Winch with her husband and two dogs. Judith also has a passion for doll houses.

Contact Judith

Call: 01553 841 622

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