Richard was born in 1947 in Folkestone, Kent and he is married to Sally.  They have three daughters.Before being elected to the European Parliament in June 2004 to represent the South East of England (he was also a candidate in 1999), Richard stood as the Conservative candidate for North Devon Westminster constituency in the 1997 General Election.

Mr Gillings is the President of the Association

Nirj was educated at St Joseph's Catholic College, Colombo and Loughborough University. He has been an aeronautical Engineer, Scientist and a Company Chairman and Director from 1997-99. He was a Member of Parliament, Brentford & Isleworth, from 1992-97.He was PPS to Minister of State, Scottish Office, 1996-97. Since 1985, he has been a HM Deputy Lieutenant for the Lord Lieutenancy of London. He was Chairman of the Bow Group in 1981 and on the Council of the Royal Commonwealth Society from 1976-80. He was a Special Advisor for Ethnic Affairs to the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP.

Mrs Emma Evans is the Deputy Chairman (with responsibility for fund raising) of the Association.

Cllr Carol Albury represents Manor Ward on ADC. She can be contacted on Telephone: 01903 764632
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e-mail: carol.albury@adur.gov.uk

Mr Alexander Wu is the Vice Chairman with responsibility for European Matters.

Cllr Debbie Kennard represents Buckingham Ward on Adur District Council

Cllr Val Turner was elected to serve Gaisford in May 2012. She can be contacted on 01903 203451, or via val.turner@worthing.gov.uk; Twitter @val28turner

Cllr Brian Boggis represents Peverel Ward on Adur District CouncilBrian served as Chairman of Adur District Council for the 2011/2012 Municipal year.Brian can be contacted via; Telephone: 01903 753730
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e-mail: brian.boggis@adur.gov.uk

Cllr Keith Bickers was elected in May 2012 to serve Selden Ward