Walton South ward candidates
Angie Burgess
Angie has lived in Stone for the last 15 years and in Walton for most of that time.
She actively supports the facilities in Stone, shopping ‘Totally Locally’ in Walton and in the town centre, and enjoying the events, markets and festivals that Stone offers throughout the year. Stone is her first choice for socialising with friends and family. She is part of the ‘Stone in Bloom’ working group that spends time weeding, digging and planting to make to town attractive for both residents and visitors.
‘’My ambition is for Stone to reach its full potential as a town centre so that it is the perfect place for the people living in and around the Stone area to live, shop, work and relax. I wish to offer my support and help to people with concerns so that together we can make Stone the place to be’’.
Mark Green
Mark was elected as a Stone town councillor in 2007 and had the honour of becoming Stone Town Mayor in 2008 and Deputy Mayor in 2010. He is now retired, having run a local Bed and Breakfast business. Since being elected he has campaigned successfully for the re-surfacing of Pirehill Lane and Whitemill Lane. He will carry on campaigning until all roads are of a good standard.
Mark is President and an active member of Walton Community Centre. In the last 5 years he has spent his spare time as a volunteer at Stone Stroke Club, with ‘Stone in Bloom’ and with several other organisations.
‘’As an Independent councillor I can vote to represent the people of Walton and not at the call of any political party. I live in Walton and care about the people who live there. That is why I ask for your support in both Town and Borough elections.’’
Drew Mowatt
Drew moved to Stone in 2007 when he met his wife, Elaine. He works as a sales manager for a medical company based in Surrey and travels extensively. Since moving to Stone he has enjoyed the life style of a small canal town with interesting pubs and restaurants. He also enjoys cycling and walking along the canal and admiring Stone’s peaceful countryside.
“I would like to maintain Stone’s status as a prosperous town and help in the development of new small businesses that can only improve the lives of everyone who lives in and around the town.”
Tracey Neagus
Tracey is married to Grahame, has 4 daughters and has lived in Stone for the last 5 years. She has worked with children for over 10 years and manages a local Play Group. She has also worked as a bus driver and in the insurance sector.
She has a great affinity for the welfare of and provision for the children within Stone and will look seek improvements in local facilities if elected. Tracey has also been involved within the community for many years by virtue of working at Stone Age Concern and js an active member of ‘Stone in Bloom’.
‘’Having two dogs, I often walk along the canal and so the upkeep of this iconic feature of our town is close to my heart.’’
Clive Thornicroft
Clive has lived in Stone for 37 years since meeting his wife, at a local college. They have brought up two daughters who both still live locally with their grandchildren. He worked in the computer industry for all of his career initially for a small Stafford based software company and for the last 25 years for a global IT company. Strong interests are supporting football and assisting with the extended family.
‘’I have found a great place to live but I am now concerned that the plans for housing development will stretch the local facilities beyond breaking point and damage the quality of life of the people currently living in Walton.’’’