Originally from Lancashire, Andrew has lived in Holbrook since December 1989.
Andrew retired in 2020 after 46 years working in insurance. After twenty one years with Norwich Union Insurance Andrew joined Royal & Sun Alliance in 1995 and stayed until 2009 then he went working for an insurance broker.
Andrew has represented Holbrook East ward on the District Council continuously since 1999 during which time he served 4 years as Cabinet member for Housing and Community Support and 4 years as Cabinet Member for the Environment responsible for Waste, Recycling and Litter. Whilst looking after the Waste portfolio he introduced the very successful “Adopt – a Street” initiative.
Andrew is proud of the fact he has been a Governor at Holbrook Primary school for twenty four years. He served on Holbrook Youth Club’s Management Committee for 13 year and was Treasurer for Fairtrade Horsham and Chairman of Horsham District Access Forum for many years.
He has been a County Councillor since May 2017, In his spare time Andrew enjoys walking, especially in the South Downs, as well as travel and watching Preston North End!