In
2005, Ashley entered the world of television and ever since has been a
television producer and, more recently, an award-winning documentary
producer/director. He previously established and managed an international
television channel. Through its global distribution he has worked closely with
Sky TV, Freeview, Time Warner Cable, Amazon Prime, Bloomberg, Associated Press,
and many other household names, and more than a few celebrities, in Europe,
Asia and North America.
Committed
to the local community, Ashley was elected a Gloucester City Councillor for
Barnwood Ward in the 2019 by-election. He has been actively involved in
supporting the community through the Covid-19 pandemic since March 2020,
helping to collect and deliver prescriptions and scheduling appointments at the
surgery or hospitals for residents, assisting with shopping, or just being
there for a chat on the phone with those who felt lonely or isolated during
what was a challenging year for many.
Born
in Hereford, but with family in Gloucestershire, Ashley made Gloucester his
home in 2011 after spending 8 years working in China, Singapore, and the USA.
He has travelled widely through his media career to date which has essentially focused
on building bridges and opportunity between countries and cultures. He speaks
Mandarin Chinese to a conversational standard.
In
representing the local community, Ashley works closely with the City and County
Council, local services, and charities in order to help make Gloucester an even
better place to live, work, and play.
Ashley
enjoys good food, the great outdoors, family trips, music, and most sports.
