GARRY HICKTON is the Derbyshire County Councillor for the Petersham Division in Long Eaton, a role he was first elected to in 2009 and subsequently in 2017 and 2021. Garry is a cabinet support member for Children's Services and Safeguarding.

Garry has also served on Erewash Borough Council since 1999 where he currently holds the role of Lead Member for Environment.