David is a retired Civil Servant who spent almost 38 years in the Department for Work and Pensions and its predecessors, including a 2 year secondment with the Audit Commission.
Following his retirement, David spent a couple of years working as a volunteer for Cancer Research UK in Stowmarket, managing the shop in the usual manager’s absence.
David is in the process of re-joining the Board of Cedars Park CIC Ltd. Apart from being a Stowmarket Town councillor for the Stow Thorney Ward, Dave is also the Treasurer for the JAM Community Pot, Chair of 1331 Stowmarket Squadron RAF Cadets Civilian Welfare Committee and a Police Support Volunteer. David is also a member of the Royal British Legion and the Royal Air Force Association.
David’s hobbies include reading, with a particular interest in Military and social history and politics.