Alan Evans

Councillor

Where in Angmering do you live?

Bramley Green

What is your background?

I was brought up in the Southampton area before going to University in Nottingham where I stayed for 35 years. I worked as a teacher and senior leader in a very large secondary school in Nottinghamshire. After moving to Angmering six and half years ago, I undertook a part time role at the Littlehampton Academy. I have been on governing bodies of schools in Nottingham and run local sports teams. Hopefully, I can use these varied experiences and skills to represent the people of Angmering on the Parish Council.

What made you want to become a councillor?

I began by being interested in the views expressed by people in the village and the way that councillors often appeared to be blamed. I spoke at a general meeting about this and after getting the thoughts of a number of people was eventually co-opted onto the council in November 2018. I felt that by becoming a councillor I could use my skills and abilities to give back to the people in the village who have made my wife and I (and our boxer dog Ralph) so welcome since we moved here 10 years ago.

What do you hope to achieve in the area during your time as councillor?

I want to maintain the community in the village by developing an effective and efficient council. I also want to try to link together, as far as possible, all the groups that are in the village and be proactive in dealing with the issues that arise. I want to develop work on climate issues especially recycling. Furthermore, I want to represent the views and decisions of the majority of the village across all age groups. I would like to ensure these are made prominent and not just those who shout the loudest and moan the most.

What are your other interests?

I have a wide variety of hobbies including gym workouts, cycling, table tennis, indoor bowls and dog walking. I also enjoying watching live sport (I’m a Southampton season ticket holder!), going to music concerts and the theatre, especially comedy, as much as possible. I also help my wife out at our allotment. I enjoy relaxing by socialising with my wife and friends in both local pubs in the village and Angmering Manor as well as travelling across this country and abroad.

Please feel free to email Alan at the following address - alan.evans@angmering-pc.gov.uk

Alan represents Angmering Village Ward