Hi. I'm Laurence Shelley

Northam Orchard Hill - Town

I am a Devonian, a past teacher and entrepreneur and Northam resident for over 20 years.

As a founding trustee of Bideford Sustainability Group, I researched many local issues for articles in 'My Town' magazine, helped develop Morwenna Community Garden and am a passionate supporter of local food producers and enterprises.

My interests include walking, writing, Scrabbling, wildlife conservation, gardening and whatever contributes to people's sense of wellbeing.

As an old hitchhiker I feel that we all need a lift in these uncertain times and I have 3 grandchildren who remind me how little I know. What I do know is that I will speak up for young people's interests and champion greater public participation in local democracy.

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Jonathan Rose

Hi. I’m Jonathan Rose Torrington – Town & District ELECTED!!! I came to Great Torrington in 1975 and at 19 was the youngest worker in the condensary at the milk factory. I helped to lay pathways on the Commons and to build the lake and later as a town councillor, led a group of volunteers … Read more

Joel Herron

Hello, I’m Joel your town councillor for Bideford North.
I have a keen interest in the environment and really do agree that we are in a climate emergency. I am all about laying foundations for the next fifty years. Not about quick bucks for tomorrow.

Laurence Shelley

Hi. I’m Laurence Shelley Northam Orchard Hill – Town I am a Devonian, a past teacher and entrepreneur and Northam resident for over 20 years. As a founding trustee of Bideford Sustainability Group, I researched many local issues for articles in ‘My Town’ magazine, helped develop Morwenna Community Garden and am a passionate supporter of … Read more

Carl Hawkins

Hi. I’m Carl Hawkins Bideford West – Town & District I am now 47 years old, my family and I have always lived in Bideford, currently, I am self-employed and work in many areas related to media and IT. My household comprises of myself, my wife Tina and my two daughters aged 17 and 13 … Read more