Mark is a Newcastle-under-Lyme borough councillor, representing Westlands Ward. He is Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group at the council and is Chairman of Newcastle Conservative Association.

Stephen is a Newcastle Borough Councillor, representing Clayton ward, and a Staffordshire County Councillor, covering the larger area, 'Newcastle South'.  He lives locally, in Clayton, and he is Deputy Leader of Newcastle Borough Council. Stephen is Treasurer of Newcastle Conservative Association.