Paul Morse - North Walsham East

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Paul Morse

Liberal Democrat Group Leader

BIOGRAPHY:

Paul has lived in North Walsham for almost 20 years and has been a county councillor since 2005. He is the Group Leader of the Liberal Democrats. Previously he worked in Local Government in the Careers Service, holding posts in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Berkshire before running the service in Norfolk where he managed its transition to a private company. Since then he has worked in management training, mentoring and business advice. Paul is a committed champion for his area and works extremely hard to address local issues. He has been very active trying to resolve long-standing flooding issues locally and to develop youth provision including setting up a youth forum in North Walsham. He also sits on the town centre development group, is a school governor at the Junior and High Schools and Paston College. Paul works hard with all his Parish Councils and has been particularly active in Walcott supporting the Flood Wardens.

WHY I BECAME A COUNTY COUNCILLOR

"To try and make a positive difference to my local community, particularly for those individuals who are most at risk. I enjoy trying to solve people's problems. Norman Lamb MP encouraged me to stand and continues to be a source of inspiration."

POSITIONS HELD:

• County Councillor for North Walsham East, 2005 -

• Chair of Cabinet Scrutiny 2009- (Vice-Chair 2007-09)

• Spokesman for Human Resources, Finance, Property & Corporate Affairs 2005-09

MAIN POLITICAL INTERESTS

Young People / Environment / Rural Issues / Community Development / Local Government Finance

PROUDEST POLITICAL ACHIEVEMENT:

"Getting the authorities to recognise that flooding in North Walsham is a real issue - though it has yet to be resolved. Also getting re-relected in 2009 with an increased share of the vote"

INTERESTS OUTSIDE POLITICS:

• Cricket - especially County Cricket, avid supporter of Gloucestershire

• Rugby - member at North Walsham, occassionally write reports for the EDP

• Walking - the Lake District and the Peaks. Wish I had more time to walk in Norfolk

• Cinema Going - member of Cinema City in Norwich

• Gardening - small vegetable plot which I wish I could give more time to

FAMILY LIFE:

Married to Sue, a retired History Teacher. He has one son who is a cricket groundsman.