Richard Winch
District Councillor for Walsham Le Willows
I was elected as District Councillor for Walsham Le WIllows in May 2023 and I am Cabinet Member responsible for Housing and Property.
I live in Walsham Le Willows where my children grew up.
I have a background in the IT industry and have previously worked for large multi national organisations implementing projects in Europe and the Middle East. More recently I have set up and managed a number of successful startup software companies.
I am interested in mental health and well being and I have been heavily involved over many years with Samaritans where I am a Trustee and volunteer.
The impact of the cost of living crisis and the general lack of affordable housing are major concerns to me and I have worked as a volunteer advisor with charities focused on alleviating the impact on our community.
I am also a strong supporter of local initiatives to improve biodiversity, keep our rivers clean and to protect local wildlife.
I enjoy travel, music, festivals, reading and gardening.
Areas Richard represents
Mid Suffolk District Council
Walsham Le Willows
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Greens cut through the confusion about mowing public land
Green Party councillors are receiving more and more complaints about grass growing tall and not being cut. To reassure the public and set the story straight, they have published a very short guide to the basics, accompanied by a fuller explanation of meadow management and how it works. Roadside verges should be mown by the […]
Concerns remain over local election nominations
Green Party councillors for Mid Suffolk remain very concerned that mistakes may remain in the published nominations for parish, town and possibly district elections on May 4th. This follows corrections to the District nominations published on April 5th . (EADT 6/4/23) Consultation with parish clerks and local councillors and investigation of the detail suggested that […]