Interview – Cllr Debra Wailes

How much do we really know about our councillors? We may have spoken to them when we have an issue but apart from that we don’t really know the person behind the public image. I asked the local Labour councillors for a sit down chat to dig little deeper into what makes our councillors tick…

This week, I’ve sat down with Cllr Debra Wailes to find out a little more information than just what we read in the paper or newsletters… here is how our little Q & A session went?

Name:

Debra Wailes

Occupation:

Retired Teacher

Favourite Quote:

”You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.”

Atticus Finch from To Kill A Mockingbird

Achievements:

Being elected as a councillor for Atherleigh Ward and thus meeting and representing many inspiring and motivating residents within our community.

Qualifications:

BA Hons Degree & MSc Masters Degree

Hobbies & Interests:

Reading, Walking, Travel and spending time with my grandchildren.

Volunteer Work:

WASPI Campaigning Group – Active Member & Young Careers for Wigan Borough.

Council Committees:

Children and Young People Services

Cllr Wailes was amazingly knowledgable seeing that she’s only been in office for a short period.. You’ve got my vote ?

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