I was elected in 1999, 2001 and 2007.

I am currently serving on Adult Health and Social Care, both Licensing Committees, CYPOSC, Convenor on Sustainability and a member of the Food Partnership Organising Committee and the Joint Commissioning Committee.

I was born in Brighton but have also lived in London and the United States; I have two adult sons, a granddaughter and 3 grandsons. I have a good sense of humour and a cheerful personality. I enjoy meeting and helping people.

I am currently employed as a Massage, Sports Massage and Beauty Therapist. I also currently teach Swimming and Aquatic Exercise. I am a qualified Swimming, Fitness and Gym Instructor. Previous employment has involved coaching a variety of sporting, recreational and leisure activities, including leisure management and work with young adults who had profound multiple learning difficulties and severe physical disabilities. I also have experience of working with the unemployed, training and helping them find voluntary and paid work. I have been employed in the local hospitals as a Theatre Sterile Services Supervisor and as a qualified Phlebotomist. Most recently, I was employed in the public sector.

In a voluntary capacity, I have been an Instructor for the American Red Cross, helped to raise funds for children’s sport, life guarded for youth group trips and taught fun exercise sessions for all ages.

I have little time for leisure activities, but I enjoy exercise, dance, swimming, cooking, being creative and travelling.

To contact Denise, Please call 291 145

Email: denise.cobb@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Councillor Oxley worked for 19 years as a Parliamentary Researcher for Conservative MPs and has been a guest lecturer at a number of American colleges in London on the workings of Parliament.

Brian became interested in politics at the age of 13 and pursued his political interests at university where he studied chemistry and economics. After graduating, Brian worked for a year in an accountant’s office and then spent five years working for Derby City Council. In 1987 he stood for Parliament in Sheffield. He was unsuccessful in his bid to be returned to Parliament but went to work in the House of Commons, as a Researcher, shortly thereafter.

Brian was elected as one of the Councillors for Westbourne Ward in 1995 and served for two years on Hove Borough Council, where he specialised in Housing issues. He was elected to Brighton & Hove Council in 1996.

His interests include: visiting the United States, keep fit, and developments in technology.

To contact Brian, please call 728 955

Email: brian.oxley1@mac.com