Your Cannon Hill Team
Nick McLean
Nick has lived in Cannon Hill since 2013 with his civil partner and is proud to call the area home. He was elected in 2018 as a Conservative councillor for Cannon Hill until 2026 and also served as Conservative Group Leader from 2019 to 2026, working to hold the administration to account and stand up for local residents. Born in New Zealand, Nick moved to the UK in 1991. He began his career in the hospitality industry before moving into financial services working in property finance, building extensive experience in supporting small businesses and homeowners. In his spare time, Nick enjoys exercising, sport and socialising, and remains an active and committed member of the Cannon Hill community.
Michael Paterson
After a career in the Far East Michael worked in the city and set up an Asian restaurant chain which he sold in 2000. Now retired and living in Springfield Avenue he is determined to see the environment in Cannon Hill and the Merton Borough improve. He was elected in 2022 as a Conservative councillor for Cannon Hill ward, until May 2026.
Frank Pocock
Frank has lived in Cannon Hill since 2013, when he bought a home with his partner. He was the Conservative candidate in the 2022 local election, narrowly missing out on election, and remains committed to standing up for residents. An active member of the Cannon Hill community, Frank recently led the campaign to restore the Cannon Hill Pond, bringing neighbours together to protect and improve a valued local space. Frank is a self-employed freelance translator. Raised in France, he studied in England and worked in Germany, bringing an international outlook and strong work ethic to everything he does.
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