Clive Thomas Councillor Clive Thomas has lived in Stratford-upon-Avon since 1979, being born in London and raised, as an only child, in Hereford where he was educated at the grammar school. Clive married Judy in 1979 in Stratford-upon-Avon.  Both having been married before, they share five children from their previous marriages and eight grandchildren. Joining the Town Council in 1999, Councillor Thomas was proud and honoured to be appointed Mayor in May, 2003 which he describes as a most rewarding and enjoyable experience. Career History: Clive has spent the whole of his working life in the Ambulance Service.  An Ambulance-man/Paramedic for 39 years, he has also served for 50 years with St John Ambulance, running the local division for 20 years he is an officer and brother of the order and is now Chairman of the Stratford-upon-Avon and District Ambulance Association.

Liberal Democrat for Avenue and New Town since 1999

Together with his wife Judy he ran a successful guest house in Grove Road for many years and was Vice Chairman of the Hotel & Caterers Association for 10 years.  He now works part time as a self-employed taxi driver and as a host to a local hotel, specialising in weddings.

Community Interests:
Councillor Thomas serves on the Town Council’s General Purposes Committee, and the Planning Consultative Committee as well as one Sub-Committee, Christmas Lights Switch-on.

The Town Council’s proactive Ward Watch Committee has been superseded by the Community Forum, which Clive has chaired since its inception.  He is also the Town Council’s appointed representative on StratForward Bid and the Shakespeare Line Promotion Group.  Councillor Thomas is passionate about improvements to the railway network serve to and from Stratford-upon-Avon.

He was elected to Stratford-on-Avon District Council in 2002 but lost his seat in 2007 but successfully regained it in 2010.
                                                                                                                  
Clive is concerned with many local activities but is particularly interested in the Royal British Legion, of which he is a member.  Whilst Mayor, Clive was instigative in the Stratford-upon-Avon ATC Corp of Drums, which can sometimes be seen marching the streets of Stratford.  He is now Chairman of its Civilian Committee.

In general, he has been a founder member of Stratford Youth Sports and BARd Watch, of which he is now President, both receive his unstinting support.

Leisure Activities
Vintage and classic cars have always been of interest and Clive is a Member of the MG Club and the proud owner of a 1966 MGB GT in British Racing Green.

Teddy Bears are not just an interest but a passion for both Clive and Judy.  What they haven’t got depicting a teddy bear, quite frankly isn’t worth having!

They enjoy holidays and have a time share abroad.  Whilst at home, when he isn’t working and fulfilling his obligations as a Town Councillor, Clive can be found having a quiet pint in the Legion and socialising with his friends and family.