Deborah was first elected in 2006 to the division of Angmering & Findon on West Sussex County Council and has lived in the heart of the area with her husband for over 25 years.
After qualifying as an accountant at a top London practice, Deborah pursued a financial career in a number of blue-chip organisations and was appointed Finance Director of the local energy company.
Deborah has a wealth of experience of voluntary public service and currently she is Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for the Environment and Climate Change. She has previously held roles on various committees including as Chairman of Performance and Finance Scrutiny Committee and has sat on a number of outside bodies, including the South Downs National Park Authority. In a previous role as Cabinet for Environment and Economy she was instrumental in the setting up of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership.
- Cabinet - Deputy Leader and Member for Environment and Climate Change
- County Council
- Pensions Committee