Robert was brought up and educated in Winchester. He moved to Bedford to start a
new business in 2001, which he has grown successfully and it now employs 20 people
from Bedford and the surrounding area. He has a high regard for his locally-
Robert’s decision to stand for the new unitary Council stems from his belief that the way to change things for the better is to be involved. He was frustrated by a lack of action by local councillors, who then claimed credit for the achievements of others, and felt that people in Bedford deserved to be getting better value for their Council Tax. If elected, he will put his knowledge and experience of running a successful business into his work as a councillor with the new Unitary Council. He will respond actively to the needs of Putnoe residents, take responsibility for addressing Putnoe issues, and work hard to protect the green spaces and improve the facilities in the area.
In his spare time, Robert is studying with the Open University for a degree in English History, and he keeps fit as a member of a gym and a health club in the town. His border collie also takes an active part in ensuring he remains fit and healthy.
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email robert at robert.hamilton@gamatronic.net
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Averil Watson was born in Shropshire and educated there and in Bedford. She trained and worked as a PE teacher, played hockey for Bedfordshire, and remains interested in all sport and in drama, where she takes an active part in the Swan Theatre Company based at The Place on Bradgate Road.
Averil is a Justice of the Peace having been a magistrate for 22 years and has been involved in a variety of charitable work with HomeStart, the local charity that helps young families and as Chair of the North Beds NSPCC. Averil has also been a Governor of the Harpur Trust serving on its grants committee.
Averil is currently Chair of the Putnoe branch of the NSPCC and a member of a local book group.
Averil says: "I am very pleased to join Robert Hamilton as a Conservative candidate for Putnoe ward. My family grew up in Putnoe, we were active in Putnoe Heights church and two of my children attended Hazeldene school. My commitment and connection to Putnoe goes back over 30 years and I look forward to helping the residents in Putnoe over the years ahead."
