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Ralph was born in Calcutta and came to London when he was 10 years old.  He was educated at Owen's School, the London School of Economics and the London Institute of Education.  He is married with one daughter and one son and has lived in Stafford since 1972.  He has represented the people of Penkside Ward since 1979.  Ralph was the Mayor of Stafford Borough in 2002-2003.

Ralph spent a career in secondary education and is a retired secondary school headteacher.

During his period as a councillor Ralph has served on a range of committees and, at present, he is the Chairman of the Resources Scrutiny Committee.  He represents the Borough on Stafford and District Arts Council and the Sow and Penk Internal Drainage Board.

Voluntary work outside the Council includes the Rowley Trust, Chair of the Friends of St Mary's and membership of Stafford Rotary Club.

His interests include the Arts, politics and economics and gardening (when pushed).

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Since 1971 I have lived in the Rising Brook Area where I taught in the local high school for twenty years. I was elected to Stafford Borough Council in 1997 to represent Manor Ward and I am actively involved in local community activities.

My fellow-councillor and I hold a Surgery in the Brook Cafe at Rising Brook Baptist Centre on the first Tuesday of each month (except August) from 10.15am.

I represent Stafford Borough Council on Stafford United Charities, Roger Hinton's Charity and on the Sow and Penk Drainage Board.

I may be contacted either by telephone, on 01785 254109, or by email, at aloughran@staffordbc.gov.uk