Gillian Belcher

After visiting for 12 years, I moved to Verwood a few years ago and immediately became involved in local activities.

I was married for 40 years until my husband died suddenly and I have 2 married daughters and 4 grandsons, as such I am a strong supporter of my large extended family and understand the needs of all ages.

My working life was spent as a Clerical Officer with British Coal 20 years and later The Local Authority 5 years, in an accounting capacity.

Together all these experiences make me well placed to voice the views and concerns of the residents of Verwood on local issues.

Since being elected onto the Town Council in May 2007, I have particular involvement with Age Concern, am on the planning committee and have become a Trustee and active volunteer at the Verwood Hub Community Centre. (I am very keen that our fantastic new facility, The Verwood Hub, be used and enjoyed to its full potential by all the residents of Verwood).