Brian c.2003

Left school after A-levels; went into accountancy; discovered computers when they still had a mystique; ditched accountancy before qualifying and worked in various computer related roles ever since.

Retired in 2003 as ICT Business/Account Manager for Rhondda Cynon Taff County, which is the local authority covering the Aberdare, Rhondda and Pontypridd area.

Married since 1974, Cardiff resident, two grown up sons, 5 or so grandchildren......

I used to be active in taking trucks of medicine etc into Eastern Europe, Poland in particular, but I'm too old for that now!

That activity led me into fund-raising 'public-speaking', and I joined Cardiff Speakers Club, went on to be President, and then Wales Area President of the Association of Speakers Clubs. That in turn led to a sideline in after-dinner speechmaking and practising the ‘Craft’ in all sorts of venues.

Working with local councillors eventually led to my standing as an Independent at the local elections in May 2008, and now I am one of 3 independent councillors on the City and County Council of Cardiff.

Brian in 2008

Election night 2008

When Brian was elected as the Independent City and County Councillor for Cardiff, the South Wales Echo was there and pictured him (left) on the night of his election victory.

Click here for the link to Brian's profile on the Cardiff Council's web site.