Woodingdean

Dee Simson

I was born In Woodingdean, in the house I still live in. I attended Woodingdean Primary School and having passed my 11+ went on to complete my education at Westlain Grammar School. My favourite subject was always maths, so when I left school it seemed natural to start my working career as a Tax Officer!

Since then my occupations have been varied, including: Area Training Manager for a catering company, Tour Guide, Clothing Retailer, Market Trader and School Bursar. I have also spent various periods working abroad.

I became involved in voluntary work twenty years ago when attending the local parent and toddler group with my first daughter, and finding myself nominated as Treasurer of the Management Committee. Since then I have held many offices in local voluntary community organisations and am proud to have played a large part in the development of Woodingdean’s Community Internet Café, “Java”, and in the redevelopment of Woodingdean Youth Centre.

I believe that good living conditions and strong communities benefit the lives of everyone and am always working to improve and develop these, continually striving to make Woodingdean a place everyone enjoys as much as I do.

To contact Dee, please call 291178

Email dee.simson@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Geoffrey Wells

Geoff was born in Brighton, and is one of five sons. He moved to Woodingdean in 1957, and has lived there ever since.

He is married to Sally, and has one son and one daughter and two grand children, Gabby and Ellie.

Geoff has been a councillor for the Woodingdean Ward for almost 14 years, and will continue to champion the needs of Woodingdean for as long as it’s people's wish for him to do so.

To contact Geoff, please call 291204

Email geoffrey.wells@brighton-hove,gov.uk