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Living in the heart of Old Felixstowe, it has been Steve’s great pleasure to serve the residents of Felixstowe and Suffolk for almost 12 years.

Steve was first elected to Felixstowe Town Council in May 2015 and has served on various committees and outside bodies during that time.

Steve’s county and district roles have included:

Felixstowe Coastal County Councillor, Suffolk County Council 2017 – May 2026

East Suffolk District Councillor 2019 – 2023

Key cabinet and portfolio responsibilities:

Assistant Cabinet Member for the Economy, East Suffolk Council: Focus on high street safety and recovery post-Covid, including overseeing the fair and efficient distribution of government grant support to shops and businesses during lockdown.

Deputy Cabinet Member for Operational Highways, Suffolk County Council: Led work on Suffolk highway drainage and flooding, including leading the recovery following Storm Babet.

Cabinet Member for Public Health and Public Protection, Suffolk County Council: Portfolio included Chair of the Suffolk Health and Wellbeing Board, and responsibility for Fire Service, Trading Standards and the Joint Emergency Planning Unit.

Serving the community has been a great honour and privilege, one Steve would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone considering taking up a role.

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