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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Gateway 14 needs a day and a committee of 16
A decision on the roads, infrastructure and outline of a major commercial development on the edge of Stowmarket is listed as the first of 8 agenda items for decision by Mid Suffolk’s planning committee A on Wednesday 18th August. The opposition Green and Liberal Democrat group has called for the decision to be taken […]
Green oasis set to strengthen Mid Suffolk’s biodiversity
Green Party councillors have welcomed the Council’s success in buying a parcel of riverside land which had changed hands twice this year as speculators considered development. Ward representative Councillor John Matthissen persuaded officers and cabinet member for environment, Councillor Jessica Fleming, that the land formed a key part of the biodiversity corridor along the River […]