Alan Scard, a resident of Anglesey for over 40 years, deeply cares about the community, services, and people at the heart of the ward. He is dedicated to putting the needs of Anglesey first and ensuring that they are a top priority on Gosport Borough Council's agenda. With the support of the community, he aims to enhance the lives of all residents in the area.
As an Engineer, Alan has honed his skills in analysing and finding solutions to various problems, which he believes will be beneficial in resolving issues faced by the constituents of Anglesey. He keeps residents informed about local issues and community events through non-party political email updates and encourages others to join the existing 400 residents by reaching out via email.
We need to have a “can do” attitude to get things done, rather than “the computer/rules say no”.
Alan's background includes a series of significant life events and professional achievements:
- Born in Gosport and has been a lifelong resident
- Educated at the local schools, Alverstoke, and Privett
- Active as a choir boy and Server at Alverstoke Church
- Spent his teenage years at the Brodrick Hall Youth Club
- Completed an apprenticeship at Portsmouth Dockyard
- Worked as a Senior Procurement Engineer at IBM
- Married Judy in 1973, and together they have three grown-up children and five grandchildren
- Resided in Park Road and later in Clayhall Road before settling in Long Water Drive since 1985
In terms of voluntary work, Alan has been dedicated to various community organisations:
- School Governor at Alverstoke Infant School for eight years
- Committee member of Friends of Stokes Bay
- Committee member of Gosport Neighbourhood Watch
- Member of Gosport Society focusing on local history
- Volunteer at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
- Former Chairman of Gosport Conservative Association
Alan's personal beliefs and values reflect his conservative principles:
- Lifelong supporter of the Conservative party
- A firm believer in the adage, "Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools"
- Emphasises the importance of "common sense" in public life, particularly in matters of Health and Safety
- Advocates for challenging and reducing bureaucracy and "targets"
- Believes that "managing money" is not rocket science and considers "cost savings" to be a fundamental aspect of life.
