Tim discovered Wivenhoe in the late 1980s, having come to the area to study literature at the University of Essex.

During the intervening years he has been a video shop manager, database administrator, freelance commercial photographer and vintage bookseller.

Tim is a member of Colchester Kidney Patient’s Association and joined Wivenhoe Town Council summer 2021.

He is currently active on the Estates (deputy chair) and Finance committees, Health & Wellbeing, Community Engagement, Cemetery Wall Repairs and Funding working groups.