Lancashire born Joyce Taylor is the daughter of an RAF Officer and spent her youth moving from one camp to another both in this country and overseas. Joyce became Mayor in May 2008

Arriving in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1957, she has lived here ever since and definitely considers this her "home" town.

Joyce married Nat in 1960 and has two sons both living in Stratford with their families and between have afforded them eight grandchildren.

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Councillor John Bicknell moved to Stratford-upon-Avon in 1992 and became actively involved in local politics as a member of the Liberal Democrat party.

Career History:
After graduating in Business Studies, John has pursued a career in management accountancy and is currently a fellow of the ACCA.

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Councillor Chris Wall was born in Birmingham and educated in Solihull and Oxfordshire.

Career History:
Chris spent many years teaching local history in Warwickshire and surrounding counties.  The National Curriculum moved in and Chris moved out.

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