Owl has received the following from one of the candidates for the Seaton Town Council by-election to be held on:
Thursday 11 February 2016
Any and all other candidates may send a similar profile for publication:
“My name is Jack Rowland and I am standing for election as a vacancy has arisen.
I hope you will take a few minutes to read this to find out more about me and the reasons why I want to be a Councillor.
I moved to Seaton in 2003 and had spent my working career in the life insurance industry, initially as an underwriter and then in senior managerial positions for various companies in London, Stevenage, Woking and Sheffield. After moving to Seaton and then retiring I have been able to carry out voluntary driving to take people to medical appointments and also become a police volunteer for the local community speedwatch team.
I fully support the decision made to transfer the freehold of Seaton Town Hall from East Devon District Council to Seaton Town Council at no cost. This will enable the Town Council to offer a long term lease to Seaton Voice and allow them to continue the splendid work that has made The Gateway a central part of our community and raise funds to improve the venue. Seaton Museum will also be able to continue at the present site. Seaton Town Council will then be able to relocate to Marshlands and allow that current unused site to also be used for the benefit of the community.
Last November I wrote to all Councillors urging them to attend the public meeting arranged by Seaton Voice in an attempt to heal the rift that had occurred at that time between Seaton Voice and Seaton Town Council and even offered to act as a mediator as a concerned Seaton resident.
For over a year now I have been attending all the full council meetings of Seaton Town Council and asking relevant questions where appropriate and lobbying for support from our Councillors for action from the County Council to improve road safety on Seaton Down Hill regarding the speed limits
I still like to keep fit by running (some would say shambling) and playing walking football. Some of you may also recognise me from delivering over 300 copies of the Midweek Herald which is another way of me trying to retain some fitness.”
East Devon Watch 