Ulric served in the British Army and became a qualified mechanical and electrical engineer and during his work he became Treasurer of the Mechanical and Engineers Union.  Ulric has spent a lifetime in public service, having been a councillor for 26 years before becoming an Alderman of the Borough of Northampton in 2013.  He served as a Magistrate, before being elected to the Northamptonshire Police Committee and the St John’s Ambulance Board and was also a board member of the University of Northampton. 

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Ulric is now Deputy Chairman of the Sir Thomas White, Northampton Charity; serves on the Army Benevolent Fund Board, is the Chair of Northampton African Caribbean Association and currently Chairs mental health tribunals.

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“I wanted to be involved in Citizens Advice because it gives assistance when it is most needed and it helps people achieve their aspirations”.