John Petherick is standing for election as an independent to represent the Dawlish South West ward at Teignbridge District Council and Dawlish Town Council. He is currently a councillor at district and town level.

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Born and raised in Dawlish, my roots are firmly embedded in our delightful town and I hold the future of our parish close to my heart. 

I completed 23 years' service in the Royal Air Force as an aircraft engineer and attained the rank of chief technician.

During my time in uniform, I served in Northern Ireland, The Gulf and Falkland Islands.

Since leaving the Armed Forces, I have been employed by the King's Lynn Borough Council as the Client Services Administration Officer where I was responsible for the administration of repairs to 8,400 Council dwellings.

I have also been employed by Leicester City Football Club as the Stadium Manager and my last role was the Estates Manager at Hospiscare Exeter. 

I have served as a town councillor and Teignbridge district councillor since 2011.

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