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Tony has been a member of Looe Town Council since September 2020 and was elected as  Mayor in May 2023. Before moving to Looe in 2014, Tony ran his own management consultancy business in Cardiff for some 20 years, working with companies and economic development agencies across the UK. Prior to setting up this business he had a career in sales and marketing, working for companies such as 3M, Bacofoil, Johnson & Johnson, Express Foods, Brain’s Brewery and Price Waterhouse where he held a variety of roles.  As a member of Looe Town Council, Tony is particularly interested in the economic development of the town and the creation of jobs and business opportunities for its community. He worked extensively in this field whilst in Wales and is keen to bring this experience to Looe. Away from this work, Tony is a keen student of military history and, as a battlefield guide, regularly takes young people, adult, and family groups to the battlefields of France, Belgium, and Holland. He also researches military ancestors for those keen to find out their history. He is currently the membership secretary of the Guild of Battlefield Guides.

Simon has been a Town Councillor since October 2019 and is currently the Chair of the Finance Committee. Simon is also Vice –Chair of the Services and Asset Management Committee and a member of the Staffing and Policy and Strategy Committees  Simon is also a member of the Neighbourhood Plan and Millpool Steering Groups. Recently he also led the running of the Covid-19 volunteer group. Outside of the Council Simon is Chair of the Looe Environmental Group and is a Director of Looe Saves the Day charity which organises the Looe annual music festival. Simon is married with three grown sons and together with his wife runs a Bed and Breakfast in Looe.

Simon is a qualified accountant and had over 30 years in general management with a number of fast growing international businesses and was involved with a number of management buyouts. He is committed to supporting the town of Looe to thrive and prosper so that local people directly benefit from this with better quality housing for all, and good quality jobs that are secure and fairly paid. 

Martin has been a Town Councillor since 2002. He has served several terms as deputy mayor over the years and was Mayor of Looe from May 2019 to May 2022. Martin has led on environmental issues, championing an environmental crime officer. He also fought for free parking on station road and supported the devolution agenda.  This included the devolution of the library service and building to Looe Town Council and taking over the running of the toilets. He has also chaired the amenities, environment and finance committees. His hobbies include running, gig rowing and volunteering for Cornwall wildlife trust assisting the wardens on Looe island and is coordinator for the Looe seal identification group. Martin is an active member of Looe Marine Conservation Group of which he has served as vice chair. 

Jon Holmes has been a councillor since March 2020 when life changed for everybody not least a steep learning curve of learning how to be involved in the running of a Council remotely with the use of Zoom technology! Jon and his ( Cornish ) wife have lived in Shutta since 2017 having decided to relocate from Gloucestershire where he served as a Councillor for a number of years. They both work part time as Criminal Defence Solicitor Advocates in Cornwall in their own firm. Jon appreciates a quieter pace of life in a community which he and his wife had got to know well over many years particularly with visits to the music festival. Jon is a member of the Finance , Planning and Library and Community Committees. Jon and his wife enjoy walking , working on their allotment, socialising with friends and being involved in the community of Looe in any way they can.