James Joyce - Reepham

James Joyce

Adult Social Services Spokesperson

BIOGRAPHY

James has lived in Reepham for more than 10 years and has been a County Councillor since 2005. He is the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Adult Social Services. Previously James worked in the Advertising industry for multinational firms, Saatchi and Saatchi and J Water Thompson, specialising in Central Europe. He holds a BA in Business Studies and is a Classics Scholar. He also currently runs a Post office serving many small Norfolk villages in and around his Reepham division. James is renowned for being incredibly active in his local area, he is a School Governor at two primary schools, Reepham Town Councillor and Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group at Broadland District Council in addition to his duties as a County Councillor.

WHY I BECAME A COUNTY COUNCILLOR

"I thought the community I lived in wasn't being represented. I've always had the desire to help other people."

POSITIONS HELD

• County Councillor for Reepham, 2005-

• Spokesperson for Adult Social Services, 2009-

• Member of Police Authority, 2005-2009

• Spokesperson for Economic Development, 2005-09

• Chair of Liberal Democrat County Council Group, 2005-09

MAIN POLITICAL INTERESTS

Community Cohesion & Development / Young People / Rural Isolation / Elderly / Policing

PROUDEST POLITICAL ACHIEVEMENT

"Many including helping in the introduction of Safer Neighbourhood Policing when I was the Police Authority Member for it. However, I am yet to achieve all the goals I've set."

INTERESTS OUTSIDE POLITICS

• Flying - I hold a private pilot's license

• Vintage Cars - especially MG and Jaguar

• Cricket - I'm an MCC Member

• Archaeology

FAMILY LIFE

Married to Trisha for 30 years. They have two daughters and one grandson.