Stephen Newton

Prior to moving to Earley, I lived in Southend-on-Sea where I was chair of the Southend Railway Travellers Association (C2C line) for several years.  I was also the inaugural Chair of the Shoebury Community Forum representing 15,000 residents, businesses etc. in the area. 

I was heavily involved with the Liberal Democrats on Southend Borough Council and I have stood for the UK parliament twice. 

I moved to Earley with my family in 2007 as a result of a work relocation. 

My children attended Loddon Primary School where I was appointed as a Parent Governor and was Chair of Governors for a while. 

After nearly 41 years I took early retirement from the Life, Pensions, and Investment Company that I had worked for since I was 16. 

I am a member of Lower Earley Baptist Church, and I am also on the Leadership Team.  I help with some of the children’s and youth work when I can. 

I am a volunteer driver for Earley residents with the Wokingham Volunteer Centre. 

My wife and I are foster carers for Wokingham Borough Council. 

I am a member of the National Trust, but also a theme park fanatic and love big roller coasters.