“My job now is to represent the people of Bishop’s Castle and surrounding area and to make sure that the services we value are secured for everyone in our community. I will also follow up on the many issues raised with me on the doorstep, potholes and housing being the two main issues to start with. I couldn’t have achieved this without the support of the many volunteers who helped in many ways including leaflet delivery and canvassing and also the local liberal democrat team, they have all been amazingly supportive.”
To contact Ruth:
Phone: 01588 638352 mobile: 07773 490773
houghton.ruth@btinternet.com
About Ruth
● Ruth was born in St Catherine’s Hospital, Clun. She has twin sisters and a brother.
● Her father, Colin Love, was a Maths teacher at the High School as well as a local photographer. Her mother, Pam Love, taught at Norbury, Clunbury , Stiperstones and Bishop’s Castle Primary Schools.
● She attended Bishop’s Castle Primary and the High School (Community College). She has a first degree from Wolverhampton University and a MA from Keele.
● Ruth was a senior Adult Social Care Officer at Shropshire Council.
● She now lives in Acton, Bishop’s Castle with her husband Tim.
● She has been a member of Bishops Castle Town Council since 2015
● Ruth is a Trustee, fundraiser and secretary of the Save the SpArC Charity.
● Member of the Friends of the Library.
● Ruth obtained grants for ‘Gorilla Gardeners’ in the Park and for a kitchen in the Underground.
● She leads walking for health groups in Bishops Castle and Clun.
● Ruth supports the Railways Society and its work to preserve its history for the future.
● Ruth is also a Trustee for Bethpage, a learning disability charity.