2 Franklin Ave, Tadley, Hants RG26 4ET

0118 9813360                                                                                                     clerk@tadleycouncil.org

Cllr Jo Slimin

I was born and brought up on a farm in Cheshire before moving to the North East when I gained a BSc in Zoology and Physiology. I moved to Tadley in December 1969 and spent time bringing up my two sons. I was first elected as a Councillor in 1983 and have been fortunate to be re-elected at every Town Council election since then.

I became a Councillor as I was aware of the lack of facilities in Tadley and wanted to help improve them.  Then I had two young sons interested in sport and I am still trying to improve them as I now have a young grand-daughter who lives in the town. Since 1986 I have worked full time and since 2002 I have worked for the Environment Agency which fits in well with my longstanding interest in environmental issues. 

I have served on all the Council's Committees over the years and have been both Chairman and Vice Chairman on a number of occasions.  For five years of this time I also served on Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council where I was both group leader for the Liberal Democrat group 1995-1998 as well as Vice –Chair of Leisure.  

Although the job of Town Councillor is unpaid, which most residents are not aware of, and can be hard work at times, it is satisfying to get things done for the people of Tadley.  Also it is good to be able to work with others in the town doing great work as volunteers with other organisations. Some of the projects I have been heavily involved with getting established include Spring Clean Week, our Christmas tree event, Tadley Citizens Advice Bureau, Barlows Park football facility and the Swimming Pool. I am still enthusiastic about the opportunity to help make a difference in Tadley and recognise there is still lots to do.