Tuesday 21 April 2015

Meet the candidates – James Tonkin (West End Ward)


James moved to Nailsea from Bristol nearly 40 years ago when he married Ann. They have two grown up daughters, Rebecca and Emma, who inspired the name of James’ joinery business in the town. He lives within the West End ward.

James served on North Somerset District Council from 2003-2007 when he served as Chairman of Central Area Planning as well as the Licensing Committee, the Standards Board and others. From 2007 to date James has served on Nailsea Town Council and is currently doing his fifth year as Chairman of the Planning and Environmental Committee.

James is Chairman of the Trustees for the Clifton Rocks Railway and is a life member of the Bristol Aero Collection. He is also a Mini enthusiast and is in the process of restoring his 1967 Mini Cooper S together with his Mini Moke.

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