Our Candidate Nick Oliver

Our candidate in May County Council election is Nick Oliver. Here we find out a bit more about him and why he is standing:-

Q. Why are you standing?

A. My family and I have lived here for 24 years and enjoyed every minute. I believe I can help protect what is special about Corbridge and its surrounding hamlets.

Q. What are the key local issues for Corbridge?

A. We need a joined up approach to parking and traffic control. We must be care we don’t allow over-development which could spoil what is so special about our village. Education will be a key issue – particularly in light of the recently announced County Council desire to merge the High Schools in Hexham and Haydon Bridge. This is sure to have a knock on effect for Corbridge First and Middle Schools as feeder schools for QEHS in Hexham.

Q. How have you been involved in the community in Corbridge?

A.  I run the girls section at Tynedale Rugby Club and was Chair of the Youth Section there. I used to coach a Corbridge United junior football team and I have played the odd game of cricket (very badly). I work in the village and I’m involved in the traders association and created the www.visitcorbridge.co.uk community web site. My wife Katie has been chair of the Parish Council and Chair of Governors at Corbridge Middle School.

Q. What do you do when you are not working?

A. I work in the village, cook a lot, play five a side football, coach youth rugby, keep bees and cycle in our amazing countryside.

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