Kate is a “Maid of Kent” – she was born in Folkestone, Kent.  However, just before she was 2 the family moved to Stratford upon Avon, where she has lived ever since.  She and her three brothers were all educated locally, and Kate spent two years at college in Cheltenham.

Career History:
For many years Kate has been employed by a local charity, Stratford Mencap, as a social support worker.

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Councillor Bill Dowling was born and bred in Stratford-upon-Avon, growing up with his brother and five sisters. 

He attended St Gregory’s Primary School and Warwick School before going on to University College London.

Bill has a son, Joshua and for many years has lived with his partner Marion, in Evesham Place.

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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.

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