Val Custance is Deputy Chairman for Membership and Fundraising of Erewash Conservative Association.
A resident of Shipley View, Val represented the area on Erewash Borough Council from 2011 to 2023. During her time on the council, she served as Mayor of Erewash in 2015–16 and chaired the council’s Standards Committee.
Val is also a former governor at Bennerley and Ilkeston Schools, which her grandchildren attended. She is passionate about Shipley View and Ilkeston and believes investment in the town should remain a key priority.
Approachable and committed to her community, Val cares deeply about helping residents resolve local issues. As Deputy Chairman for Membership and Fundraising, she supports existing members, welcomes new people to the Association and helps raise the funds needed for local campaigning. A key part of her role is organising social events and fundraising activities, bringing members and supporters together and providing opportunities to get involved in the work of Erewash Conservatives.