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Robert Jackson
Born in 1960, Rob grew up in Yorkshire in a typical middle-class family, one of three brothers. His father was an engineer and his mother a nurse. He attended state schools before progressing to polytechnic and university, gaining a BSc in Social Science, followed by a professional qualification in social work (CQSW).
Rob worked for 20 years as a Probation Officer and has also held a variety of other roles, including as a buyer for a construction firm, working in residential care, and in gardening and maintenance. He has been a landlord for over 40 years and has a practical background in property, having built his own home in 2001 and gained an NVQ in bricklaying.
He retired in 2003 to look after his daughter and pursue his interest in restoring older properties. Together with his wife, he enjoys volunteering with the elderly, including Meals on Wheels, and is keen to learn more about the support available locally and how the Town Council could help.
Rob brings a strong commitment to finding value for money, with the aim of ensuring the Council’s budget goes as far as possible so that good causes can benefit. He believes the role of the Town Council is to serve residents and encourages anyone with a concern or query to get in touch.
Martin Langsdon
Martin was born in London where he attended school and then worked for a charity near Piccadilly Circus. He went to University in Kent and his first job after this was in social care and education welfare. He has been married for 40 years and has two grown-up sons.
Martin worked as a schoolteacher for 22 years and then as a university lecturer in Norwich and also as a psychotherapist. He is now semi-retired. He is a governor at Sheringham High School where his two sons completed their education.
Martin moved to Sheringham in 2004 and he considers that this town is the best place he has ever lived. He sees Sheringham as a real community with an amazing blend of natural resources, local history, useful amenities, and residents that care about the town.
He is committed to the development of local services, to reversal of the climate emergency and to local jobs and affordable housing.
Philip Bailey
Philip has over 30 years Banking and Finance experience.
He still works for an Accountancy firm specialising in Business Rescue and Insolvency.
Philip attended school at Beeston Hall. He lives in Sheringham and is married to Alison who is a Paediatric Nurse. They have 2 grown up children.
Philip is keen to work with different groups in Sheringham and is on the Carnival Committee and Experience Sheringham working group.
He is enthusiastic to get younger members of the community to become more active in decision making and to feel their interests are voiced. He has been a school governor and has worked with Youth groups.
He has also been a County Councillor so is used to many of the challenges that communities and local authorities face.
Previously he has been a member of the Territorial Army for 10 years. Graduated from The City University in London with a Bsc Hons. Degree in Psychology.
