Phil was first elected to Leicestershire County Council in May 2021 for Market Harborough and Foxton division.
In May 2025, he was re-elected for the Gartree division winning 48% share of the vote.
Gartee division covers district wards of Kibworths, Glen & part of Billesdon Wards
Parishes: Burton Overy; Carlton Curlieu; Cranoe; Gaulby; Glooston; Goadby; Great Glen; Illston on the Hill; Kibworth Beauchamp; Kibworth Harcourt; Kings Norton; Little Stretton; Noseley; Rolleston; Shangton; Slawston; Smeeton Westerby; Stonton Wyville; Tur Langton; Tugby & Keythorpe; Welham; Wistow Cum Newton Harcourt
Phil has also been a Harborough District Councillor for Kibworths ward since May 2007, where from 2019- 2023 he was Leader of the Council, previously being deputy leader from 2013-19.
During his time on both Councils' he has gained a breadth and depth of experience across many areas of activity.
He was also involved with several voluntary & community groups, including local Scouts and Leicestershire Carers Centre.
He was a previously a governor at Welland Park & Robert Smyth academies from mid-2000's until 2012.
He has a wide range of experience in business management, sales, & fundraising, in both private and public sectors.
He was elected Hon National Treasurer of the Conservative Councillors Association in Feb 2025 and
has been the Conservative Group Leader at East Midlands Councils since 2023.