NEIL DARBY is your Lib Dem candidate for Ingol & Tanterton on May 22nd. But who is he, and what makes him tick? Here Neil answers some of your questions:

So, what do you do – other than politics?
My main passion outside of politics is probably Scouting. I currently lead 1st Ashton Scout Group, down the road from Ingol. I’ve been part of Scouts since I was young. It’s a great way for children to get active and learn responsibilities.

What are you most proud of in your life so far?
It’s a tough call, but I think a particular case from work. A lady had been left high and dry following some poorly-carried out insulation work which left her home so damp that the walls were moulding. After a long fight I was able to get her enough from her insurers to get her home fixed.

What made you decide you wanted to be a Councillor?
I wanted to make a positive difference, is the main reason. I became interested in local politics because I was angry that many local councillors seemed to take people for granted. So I joined a team I could see worked hard all year round!

What’s the next big thing you want to achieve? 
The obvious thing is to win the election on 22nd May! Locally, I would really like to see the formation of a ‘Friends of Ingol Dip’ group to help look after the area after the work that was done last year. It can be a real community asset for us.

Who inspires you the most?
Bill Shannon would like me to say ‘Bill Shannon’! I certainly would like to match his local work record in time. More seriously, I admire Stephen Fry for his work ethic and using his position to support many good causes.