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Guy Renner Thompson
Guy Renner Thompson is a British Conservative politician who currently serves as the Northumberland County Council Bamburgh ward, Cabinet Member for Inspiring Young People, & is The 2024 North East mayoral election Conservative candidate.

Early Life
Renner-Thompson was born in Princess Mary In The Fields hospital Newcastle upon Tyne in 1991. He was raised in the north Northumberland village of Belford & attended Chatton church of England first school & later Duchess Community High School Alnwick. He studied BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Farm Business Management at Newcastle University, & FACTS (Fertiliser Advisers Certification and Training Scheme) Qualified at Harper Adams University. He comes from a farming family & maintains close ties to the farming community.

Political Career
Northumberland County Councillor, Morpeth, Northumberland May 2017 – Present. Chair - Family and Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee Member - North Northumberland Planning Committee, North Northumberland Rights of Way Committee, Northumberland Strategic Planning Committee, Brexit and Devolution Working Group, Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, River Tweed Commission, Northumberland Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority, Northumberland Coast and Lowlands LEADER (EU funding grant panel).

Personal Life
Renner-Thompson was married in 2023 at St Aidens church Bamburgh. He & his wife live within the Bamburgh parish where he is active within the community. He runs his own construction company Lyeham developments & is a director of Bell View is a community based charity supporting older people.