Cllr. Nicholas Bennett JP has represented West Wickham since 2006, he is Chairman of Bromley's Education Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee. Previously he served on Lewisham Council and the Inner London Education Authority. MP for Pembroke from 1987-92 he was Welsh Minister of Health, Local Government and Planning.

He lives with his wife Ruth and three cats. A keen swimmer, his other interests include Military History, Transport, Architecture and the British Cinema.