Eden District Council Elections 3 May 2007
Candidate Profiles
Askham Ward – Cllr Joan Lowis
Joan has lived in the Pooley Bridge area for over 35 years and is married with a grown up family who live in the area. She is a partner in the family farming and tourism businesses. Joan has been the Councillor for Askham since February 2005.
Since joining the Council, Joan has been a member of the Environment and Community and Economy Committees and has taken an active part in committee work. She is particularly concerned about the decline of services in Eden’s villages and the increasing administrative burden on small businesses. To contact Joan please call 017684 86332 or e mail enquire@watersidefarm-campsite.co.uk
Dacre Ward -Cllr Brian Huddleston
Brian has lived in the ward, around Newbiggin for most of his life. He is a self employed IT tutor and systems adviser. He recently started his own business and specialises in working with individuals and with small businesses.
Brian is passionate about the wellbeing of Eden’s rural villages. He has particular concerns about the need for housing for young people believing that more could be done to convert existing redundant buildings to houses.
Brian was elected in May 2003. He joined the Conservative group in September 2006.
In his leisure time, Brian is involved in motor sport (organising and safety) and photography. To contact Brian please call 017684 83292
Morland Ward - Derek Jackson
Derek’s links with Cumbria extend over thirty years. He lives at Morland. He is a retired senior manager and chief executive and has worked in the private, public and voluntary sectors.
Derek has a keen interest in economic development, education and training. As a director and former chairman of the Penrith Partnership he secured development funding for Penrith’s development strategy. Key to his successful bid was ensuring the interests of rural villages were not forgotten and included in the Penrith Master Plan’
Derek believes in the need for improved communications between Eden District Council and local people and he will make this a priority. To contact Derek please call 01931 714567 or e mail derekjackson938@onetel.com
Penrith Carleton Ward - John Reid
John was born in Cumbria. He is married and has lived in Eamont Bridge for over 25 years. John returned to Penrith to take up a post as Further Education Tutor before becoming a lecturer in Internet and Multimedia Technologies.
John is now a self employed IT consultant in Internet technologies, with visual, graphic and digital arts being a major interest. He also works with local groups on projects concerning the local community, geography and history.
This is John’s first attempt to win election. He supports the sensitive development of Penrith. To contact John please call 01768 899406 or e mail john@justjohn.co.uk
Penrith North Ward – Cllr Gordon Nicolson
Gordon is a retired management consultant and former senior civil servant. He is married and lives at Lazonby. He has a grown up son and a daughter and grandchildren who live in the Penrith area.
Gordon was elected to Eden Council in May 2003. He is currently Vice Chairman of the Scrutiny Committee and a member of the Planning Applications and Licencing Committees and is a past member of the Establishments and Community and Economy Committees.
Away from Council work, classic cars, being a school governor and generally enjoying the superb Eden countryside with his family and friends take up his time. To contact Gordon please call 01768 898387 or e mail gmn.scalesview@btinternet.com
Shap Ward - Tom Lowther
Tom was born and raised in Westmorland. He is married with two children and farms at Askham. He previously farmed at Rosgill and has also been a Fleet St journalist.
This Tom’s first attempt at election to Eden council.
Tom takes a particular interest in the history of the area and is concerned to see the quality of rural life maintained. He strongly believes in the right of people to live and work in the countryside and he deplores the growing bureaucracy that affects local farmers and small business people. To contact Tom please call 01931 712284 or e mail tom.lowther@ic24.net
Crosby Ravensworth Ward – Cllr Joan Raine
Joan has lived in Crosby Ravensworth all her life. She is very active in the community raising funds for local charities. She has special interests in supporting activities for the elderly and for young people and promoting community activities in village halls.
Since joining the Council in June 2006, Joan has been a member of the Scrutiny Committee and has taken an active part in committee work. To contact Joan please call 01931 715351 or e mail joanraine@hotmail.com
Kirkby Stephen Ward - Glenys Lumley
Glenys has lived at Nateby for over 30 years and is married with three daughters and five grandchildren. She is a primary school teacher. Glenys is very active in the community, raising funds for local charities and working for the church and Nateby Parish Meeting. She has special interests in supporting activities for young people and in the performing arts.
Glenys knows her local community and is committed to serving local interests. To contact Glenys please call 017683 71837 or e mail gmlumley@fsmail.net
Orton with Tebay Ward - Peter Knowles
Peter is a retired school teacher. He taught biology, physical education and outdoor pursuits for many years. He is married and has lived in Orton for over ten years. He has a grown up family.
Peter is a keen sportsman and has been actively involved with young people in rugby, athletics, swimming, basketball and rifle shooting at a high level.
Since retiring, Peter works with boys with special educational needs and has had time to develop his interests in local planning and transport issues. To contact Peter please call 01539 624866 or e mail peter.ph1604@btinternet.com
Penrith East Ward – Cllr John Lynch
John was born in West Cumbria. He has lived in Penrith for over 20 years. He is passionate about Penrith and is keen to see the town thrive and prosper.
John is a former police officer and local business person. He is an active school governor and has a particular interest in road safety matters. To contact John please call 07776 028916.
Penrith West Ward –Cllr John Thompson
John was born and bred in Penrith. He lives in the ward in Castletown. He has worked and raised his family in the area. He is passionate about Penrith and is keen to see the town thrive and prosper.
John is semi retired and runs a milking machinery repair business. Away from Council work, spending time with his family and friends takes up his time. To contact John please call 01768 863937.