I was born and raised at Colston Bassett, and moved to Cropwell Bishop when I married my wife Eunice in 1971. We had one daughter, and one granddaughter who live locally. Unfortunately I was widowed in September 2011.

Cropwell Bishop Parish Council:
I was elected to Cropwell Bishop Parish Council in 1991 and elected Chairman in 2003.
My main responsibility is to attend conferences and meetings involving the Borough and County Councils;

• To advise and assist the Parish Clerk.
• To bring to the Parish Councils’ notice changes in Government policy.
• To assist the Parish Clerk in the Councils’ Health & Safety Policy
• To write, and review the Council’s Strategy on Community Engagement.

I represent the Council on other local village organisations i.e.

• The Parish Plan Monitoring Group.
• Entertainments & Activities Working Group.
• The village Youth Group.
• The Primary Schools’ Pupils’ Council.

I also co-edit and write articles for Cropwell Bishop News & co-ordinate the local Speed Watch Team.

Hobbies:

My main interests are Politics, Reading, History and Vintage Commercial Vehicles.Until last year when I had my spine fused my other interests were walking and gardening both of which has now has been curtailed. I also own a touring caravan.

Contact Details:

53 Hoe View Road
Cropwell Bishop
Nottingham
NG12 3DE
0115 9893074
cllr.wilson02@gmail.com