Andrew has lived in rural Cherwell for almost 20 years. He fully recognises the need for villages to retain their heritage, with any change sympathetic to the local area.
A former Army Officer with a background in overseas healthcare development, he worked as a practice manager of a large GP surgery in Banbury. He played a leading role in the local campaign opposing the closure of obstetric-led maternity and other frontline services at the Horton General Hospital. He has continued to be a vocal champion for our hospital and the first-class care it provides.
Andrew is involved with several local charities and organisations. He is a School Governor of Frank Wise School in Banbury, a Trustee of The Mill Arts Centre, a fundraiser for Bicester-based charity Alexandra House of Joy and a staunch supporter of the Armed Forces Community. He was also a founder member of the Banbury Quays Consortium, a group of stakeholders working to make Banbury a destination.
The Deddington Ward comprises the villages of; Barford St. John and St. Michael, Clifton, Deddington, Duns Tew, Fritwell, Hempton, Hook Norton, Middle Aston, Milcombe, North Aston, Somerton, Souldern, South Newington, Steeple Aston and Wigginton.