Simon was Chichester's Labour candidate for the May 6th 2010 general election; he joined the party in 1996.
Simon is married to Sharon and has children, he lives in Hotham.

In 2000 Simon was elected onto Bognor Regis Town Council as the Councillor for Pevensey Ward, Simon also served for 4 years as a West Sussex County Councillor for Bersted Division, Bognor Regis.
His time served on town and county councils means that Simon is acutely aware of the issues facing the people of Chichester and West Sussex today.

Simon works in the printing industry and is a member of the GPMU sector of Unite Union, he is also a member of the Chartered Quality Institute.

Simon's experience includes serving on Bognor Regis Regeneration Committee, the WSCC Social & Caring Services Committee and is a former Chair of Bognor Regis Nursery School Steering Group.

As your Labour Candidate Simon met many local people who were passionate and caring about the issues close to the fundamental beliefs of the Labour Party,

Simon said " I would encourage these people to consider joining the Labour Party, we are now the only true left of centre opposition party, many of the voters I came across who stated they were voting in a tactical way against the Conservatives must feel extremely let down.
We have Branches across the Constituency in Chichester, Midhurst, Wittering and Selsey, it is Social as well as political and we all enjoy meeting new members"

Simon will continue to engage with the local community and you can get in touch with him in the following ways:

Telephone or text message - 07854 327 662
Email - simon.holland@chichester-labour.org.uk
facebook- Simon Holland (chichester Labour Ppc)