Dr Marie Strong - Wells

Dr Marie Strong

Economic Development Spokesperson

BIOGRAPHY

After working in industry Marie became an educator - teaching, lecturing, administrating at all levels from pre-school to University. She has designed, organised, obtained financing for and taught a wide range of courses and educational experiences - for people working for and with youth, adult learners, religious groups, medical professionals, industrialists. In her 'spare' time she established and ran a village youth and community centre. Marie's joint appointment prior to retirement from University life was as Head of the Centre for Professional Studies and Warden of a Hall of Residence. Marie was involved in manual, technical and academic appointments, training and development and as Warden was required to be a licensee!

WHY I BECAME A COUNTY COUNCILLOR

"To continue utilising the skills which I have had the opportunity to develop. What I have so far been able to do to help the parishes and residents in my division has been very rewarding."

POSITIONS HELD

• Spokesperson for Economic Development, 2009-

• Member of Fire & Community Protection Panel, 2009-

• County Councillor for Wells, 2009 -

• Member North Norfolk Catchment Flood Management Plan Steering Group, 2009-

MAIN POLITICAL INTERESTS

Equality of opportunity / Coastal Defence / Youth and Adult Education

PROUDEST POLITICAL ACHIEVEMENT

"That people who know me trusted me sufficiently to vote for me."

INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POLITICS

• Active member of my local church

• Volunteer flood warden

• Music

• Gardening - design and practical application

• Serious DIY

• Ambling - as opposed to rambling.

Family Life

Marie is married to Michael and they have been married for a good few years! For many of those years their primary home has been in Wells-next-the-Sea. They share the same interests shown above and additionally enjoy being on the water - Michael's preference is sailing, Marie's, the less energetic movement of the kayak. Having worked miles apart for years and with unsocial schedules Marie and Mike decided that if she became a councillor Michael would support her as much as possible - and Marie considers his assistance invaluable.