Drew Livingston
Your Procureur for Grouville
Voting Wednesday 8 March
8am-8pm
Grouville Parish Hall
The Parish system is under what seems like a permanent threat. To keep our traditions we must also clearly show we can meet the expectations of our parishioners.
I want to work with the Connétable to use Grouville as an example of what can be achieved for the residents we serve.
I am Jersey born and grew up on the farms and beaches of Grouville. My family can trace its roots in the Parish back to the 1600s.
I was educated at Victoria College and went on to study Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge. After being twice elected the Students’ Union Vice-President (Academic Affairs) and spending two years representing over 18,000 students I returned to Grouville.
Professionally, I am a qualified accountant and hold further qualifications in Governance, Risk and Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention. I have worked both in the finance industry and in regulation.
Within the Parish I have been a Vingtenier for the past three and a half years and have served as Chairman and Treasurer of the Grouville Battle of Flowers Association. My work in the Parish goes back a long way, starting as a Sunday School teacher at the age of 16. I have been a regular contributer to the Grouville Gazette, and have helped with the Battle of Flowers float since I was 13.
This Parish has given me so many chances to lead, to run projects, to co-ordinate teams, my work has given me the skills to understand the risks the Parish faces and to drive forward change. Now that my time in the Honorary Police has ended I am more than ready for this new challege and I hope to once again be given the chance to serve.
Who am I?
Why am I different?
Diversity is important, to think about it we have to start by looking at the current leadership. Farmers are the backbone of this Parish and the custodians of our countryside, currently, and for some time, the Constable and both Procureurs are or have been men from an agricultural or horticultural background. Their skills and knowledge are vital to the success of a rural parish and it’s vital to have them as part of the leadership, but we also need to widen this group to ensure all voices are heard.
I am younger than your average procureur at the age of 41. I do not come from a farming background (although I was a Young Farmer). I live in the private rental sector and I’m one of the growing number of single people. To have the best decision making we need people at the top table from a variety of backgrounds and I believe, if chosen, I can really bring something new to Parish life.
My Family
I live within an 8 minute walk of my parents, Jack and Sandie and even closer to my sister Shona, my brother-in-law, niece and nephew. Both my sister and father run businesses in and from the Parish. Family is one of the most important parts of my life.
They keep me in touch with all age groups in the Parish. I see first hand the struggle of bringing up children in a two income household and I live the struggles of trying to afford rent in a one-income home. I understand the lack of facilities for children as I myself have very few places to take the little ones.
