I was born in Cheltenham and have lived almost my entire life here in Tewkesbury. I have memories of many great events during which the people of Tewkesbury have come together as a community: – firework displays on the Vineyards, carnivals and of course the Floods of 2007, during which the best of Tewkesbury’s community spirit inspired people all around the world. It is that community spirit that I want to nourish and develop further in my role as a town councillor.
Apart from my lifelong association with Tewkesbury I feel I can contribute to the town by using my professional skills and knowledge. I studied at UWE, Bristol attaining an undergraduate master’s degree in Spatial Planning followed by an MSc in Transport Planning.
I have served as a Town Councillor on Tewkesbury Town Council since May 2015, initially as a member for Priors Park Ward and more recently for Tewkesbury South Ward.
Simon Raywood – Register of members interests