Unitary Councillor elected in 2022. VC of Green Lib Dems contributing to policy development within the party. Amotherby and Ampleforth

Environmental Campaigning and Lobbying to prevent onshore fracking for fossil fuels in the UK. Networking for changeThe Challenge: Shifting Government policyIn 2016, after the application to frack for Gas in North Yorkshire had been approved, we developed the Frack Free United network with key regional campaigners and NGOs, such as Friends of the Earth, Talk Fracking and other countryside organisations with the objective of providing a national identity and take the grass roots campaign of opposition to fracking to the heart of all political parties across the country.  By linking up the grassroots campaign and politicians by defining a national message we took our message into the heart of the political debate at a time when we had no choice but to shift all the political parties into a position opposed to 'fracking'. For far too long the issue was deemed as 'to political' get involved, but slowly and surely we worked with members of all political parties to take the controversial stigma out of the issue and present it as a problem faced by the community as a whole. Our role was to launch the cross party Frack Free Candidates election campaign and utilise the election periods to raise awareness within affected communities. It was necessary to be at the forefront of anti-fracking campaign and to influence the narrative within the media and in local and national Government. There is now a moratorium on fracking in the UK.

The mission? To be a dynamic multi-purpose green energy beacon with defined projects and a development pipeline of geothermal, biogas, CCS, and green hydrogen. For 25 years, Third Energy has owned and maintained twelve deep gas wells and a privately-owned gas pipeline, providing us with experience in gas extraction, storage, onsite maintenance and energy generation.The Company is now repurposing its stranded fossil fuel assets into a variety of projects consistent with the UK government's net-zero 2050 strategy.Our Transition StoryThe company, which was at the forefront of developing fracking in the UK, has transitioned away from fossil fuels to finding solutions for Net ZeroOur circular energy approach will seek to demonstrate a transformational energy roadmap that will become an inherent and integrated part of decarbonising while adding environmental and social value to the local and wider economy.

Driving the debate on sustainability through connecting relevant stakeholders including businesses, campaign groups, politicians and policy makers. Researching the effects of technical disruptions on society and the impacts of renewables and green industry. Using credible evidence to promote viable alternatives for a sustainable future. Now in the role as self employed consultancy.

Responsible for Restoration of high quality furniture for domestic and commercial clients

Event Promoter and management of music events, including advertising, set design and manufacture plus creative control and design of all advertising material. Management of promotion teams, liaise with venues, negotiate sponsorship agreements and artist contracts.