Michael has lived in Allerdale since 1999 and in Cockermouth since 2016. A retired accountant, he spent the last 21 years of his working life in a variety of finance roles in the NHS in Cumbria. He is delighted to have this opportunity to use his experience to put something back into the town and local community.
Hobbies include orienteering, cycling, hill walking and most things outdoors. MIchael is also working on developing a taste for malt whisky to add to a well established love of cask beer.