Bill lives in Chippenham and has represented Park Ward on the Council for the Liberal democrats since 2002. He is a member of both the Planning Committee and the Strategy and Resources Committee

He takes a very active part in the Community and is sometimes nicknamed 'The Campaigning Councillor'. He led the very successful 'No Deaths on the A4 Campaign' which resulted in a 70% reduction in accidents on the London Road in the Pewsham and Derry Hill areas. In 2009 he successfully led the fight for Road Calming Measures outside Hardenhuish and Sheldon Schools.

Bill is a trustee of Chippenham Borough Lands Charity and a director of the 'Waste Not Want Not' recycling project. Bill also works with the Drugs Advisory Services to support Carers and Families in Wiltshire affected by Drug Abuse.

He previously worked as International Training Consultant to the Biscuit Industry, and has worked in Third World countries for the United Nations Assistance Programs.

He is a cheerful outgoing character ready to meet and help anyone in the community with local difficulties.