Councillors - Guild & Hathaway Ward

William John Dowling

Liberal Democrat for Guild and Hathaway since 2002

Councillor Bill Dowling was born and bred in Stratford-upon-Avon, growing up with his brother and five sisters and attending St Gregory’s Primary School and Warwick School . 

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

Career History
Bill had a varied career before entering University College London as a mature student.  His work with the Phillips Corporation saw him travelling all over the world, prior to returning to Stratford-upon-Avon in 1995.  Bill is now director of one of the town’s prominent taxi operators.

Community Interests
At the Annual Meeting and Mayor Making on 19 May, 2011 Councillor Dowling was elected as Mayor.  He currently serves on the Town Council’s Planning Consultative Committee and the Finance & Scrutiny Committee. 

Leisure Activities
Bill has always been a keen local sportsman, and allegedly is the only one to have represented the Town at rugby, cricket and football at first team level.  He is now a keen golfer, whenever he can find the time.

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