In pictures: Gavin Williamson's four years as a county councillor in North Yorkshire

Before becoming Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson was the North Yorkshire county councillor for Seamer ward between 2001 and 2005.
Pictured while a county councillor,  Gavin Williamson was trying to get the AA to put the local area of Crossgates on its maps.Pictured while a county councillor,  Gavin Williamson was trying to get the AA to put the local area of Crossgates on its maps.
Pictured while a county councillor, Gavin Williamson was trying to get the AA to put the local area of Crossgates on its maps.

Here are some of his highlights from The Yorkshire Post archives.