Daniel Cowan is the Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council.He is an elected local councillor, school governor, charity trustee, experienced policy maker and political campaigner. Skilled at campaign strategy, press and media, graphic design, social media, member mobilisation and volunteer management, Daniel is a problem solver and highly competent multitasker. Daniel has a strong track record of being an essential part of any campaign strategy team and is often instrumental in providing effective solutions that deliver immediate results and contributes to long-term success.As a former care-leaver, Daniel is passionate about children’s services and has volunteered for several years as a Family Mentor in supporting families where children are at risk of neglect or harm.Daniel is father and primary care giver to two young children, and they are his greatest source of motivation and inspiration.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Writing, to me, has always been a creative pitch. You want people to buy into your ideas and words whether it be a novel, copy for a product launch, a job specification, a CV or blog. I have always had a passion for writing and when it comes to content creation I consider myself a polymath of sorts. I've had an affinity for weird facts books since childhood and am commonly referred to as the font of all pointless knowledge by close friends. Due to this ability to assimilate information, I can write from a position of authority on most subjects.