Mick is a retired Sussex Police Officer and has been a member of the Parish Council since September 2009. He is married with two daughters and three grandchildren, Mick has lived in the local area for over thirty five years. He is currently working for West Sussex County Council as a Bikeability Cycling Instructor as part of a team delivering safer cycling training to Year Six pupils, and also advanced cycle training and introductory lessons to novice and beginner cyclists. He is a member of Rustington Sports and Social Club which promotes football, cricket and other sports within the community. As a standard bearer for The Royal British Legion, he has attended many Ceremonial and Remembrance Day Parades locally and throughout Sussex.