Tim Mander was elected as Town Council candidate for Westover in May 2022. Born and brought up in and around Bridgwater I attended Bridgwater College and qualified as a chartered surveyor after completing a degree at what is now Bristol UWE. I worked within the Estates and Property Services Team at Sedgemoor District Council for 36 years. I have an understanding of local government and spent 5 years as part of the project team which has delivered the Northgate Yard Leisure Development. In addition, I have an interest in the arts; active travel particularly walking and cycling and promoting Bridgwater as a tourist destination. Being a member of the Bridgwater Bus Group I am campaigning for better public transport in Bridgwater and beyond.