Councillor Colin Lay

In 1991, I moved to Stowmarket having previously lived in Stowupland. Stowmarket is a wonderful place to live and the assets such as the Food Museum, John Peel Centre, and Regal Cinema are integral parts of our town.

I work as the manager at Red Gables in Stowmarket and have been actively volunteering as head gardener there since 2012. Additionally, I also act as a trustee for Suffolk Tree Warden Network and Families Together Suffolk. Both of these roles have enabled me to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues we currently face in our town.

Additionally, I am a passionate environmentalist who is actively involved in various altruistic projects in the area such as Stowmarket Eco Future Group, Pickerel Project and Volunteers of Stowmarket. As an original member of the Recycling Stall, my enthusiasm for tidying up litter around town continues to drive my involvement in these activities.

The future is bright for our growing town and I look forward to being involved in community events and listening to our residents views