John Harvey is standing for the Priory Ward. Former City Centre Manager for 18 years, John has been at the heart of the city's development into one of the hubs of the Southwest. After two decades working at the heart of city centre development, John a former Exeter City Councillor for Alphington, is standing for the Priory ward, and if elected will work alongside fellow Conservative Councillor Andrew Leadbetter.

Ruth Smith is currently President of the Exeter Conservative Association. With many years of experience in local city council politics as a former city councillor, she is an expert on issues surrounding Pinhoe and Exeter as a whole. She is available to be contacted at ruthsm@blueyonder.co.uk to help you with any of your local concerns. 

Anne Jobson has lived in Exeter for 16 years, first in St Thomas before moving to north Exeter. A barrister specialising in family and childcare law; she sees the challenges facing young families. Anne wants priority given to local families needing homes rather than more student housing developments in the City. Anne was awarded the OBE for political and public service and enjoys meeting local groups and residents to make sure their voice is heard. Anne is often seen at local events with her little owl “Theia” or walking the northern section of the Green Circle with her springer spaniel.

A City Councillor for Pennsylvania and Stoke Hill and former Deputy Chairman Political of the Exeter Conservative Association, Cllr Peter Holland has lived in Exeter for over 34 years. Peter is married with two sons. He works closely with families and community groups and aims to facilitate a supportive and inspiring environment for local residents. He will continue to work, first and foremost, to represent residents’ interests and focus on the issues that matter to you.

County Councillor for Pennsylvania, Stoke Hill and Duryard, Percy was a beat police Officer for 32 years. This was spent mostly in the City covering the St James and St David’s wards. Percy was involved in all aspects of Community interest and has now retired. He has been a City Councillor for Duryard since 2007. Percy was the infamous Bobby on a bike iconically wearing a cape, becoming a recognizable presence in the community. He is married with 3 children and four grand-children. His wife Elaine works for a High St branch of a kitchen-ware store. 

Aric Gilinsky is the St Davids Ward council candidate for the 2018 local elections.  He is also Deputy Chairman (Membership and Finance) for Exeter Conservative Association and also a Deputy Chairman of the Riverside Branch.

Andrew has been the County Councillor for Topsham and St Loyes since 1997 and one of the City Councillors for Topsham. He is Leader of the Conservative Group on Exeter City Council.

James Taghdissian is Chairman of the Exeter Central branch. He is available to contact at jamestaghdissian@colletonchambers.co.uk to help citizens in the Heavitree district.

Cynthia Thompson is a current Conservative city councillor for Pinhoe, and has previously served as The Lord Mayor of Exeter.

David Thompson is Chairman of the Exeter East branch which includes Pinhoe, Whipton and St Loyes

Tel: 01392 468135

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