Simon Ackroyd - Parish Councillor on Linton Parish Council and Music teacher at Abbot Beyne School. My active involvement with the Conservative party started when I was a Conservative Student in the 1990s. I have remained an active member of the Conservative party and have been a candidate in local elections and successfully served as a parish councillor. I have attended the party's campaign training sessions and have gained a lot of campaign experience.
In January last year, I moved to live in South Derbyshire and so I am new to the association but very keen to be involved and to serve my party in whichever way I am able. In my previous association 'Rushcliffe', I was actively involved with arranging the Conservative policy forum and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I am delighted to have been selected as the candidate for this by-election and look forward very much to campaign ahead.