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RIP Julian Clokie 24/12/1943 - 27/7/2020

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It is with great sadness we record the passing of Julian Clokie, former chairman, long time director and committee member of the PDPLA.  

Julian has been a fixture at PDPLA meetings for over 20 years, championing the plight of those most in need, arguing for better treatment of those on benefits and the most vulnerable and bringing his own, articulate and sometimes slightly eccentric, style to every debate. Hayling Island in particular will be worse off for the loss of a champion and carer for those at the very bottom of the tenancy ladder – for Julian, a tenant who wanted to burn down his home or jump off it was just a normal daily occurrence and he took great pride in helping them through whatever their particular crisis was and helping them toward a more normal existence.

He was chair of our Association from 2002 until 2005 and had been a key member of the management team ever since. His scientific background and his interest in molecular sciences and fluid dynamics, to name just two passions, often made discussions longer but always left those involved better informed and wiser for the experience. Many know he has been battling cancer with a cocktail of drugs for many years – whilst he survived much longer than he expected or was originally advised, sadly he lost that battle earlier this week.

Details of funeral etc will be shared when available. A great loss to the PDPLA, the local and wider community. 

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Martin Silman

Martin Silman

Martin began his landlord journey 15 years ago, while working in an international role for a global telecommunications company. Since retiring he has extended his portfolio, which he manages with his wife, but has always focussed on the ‘small student HMO’ sector preferring to offer homes in the community for small groups to the more common ‘pack them in and take the money’ mentality. He has chaired the PDPLA for the past 6 years and has overseen the Associations transition from small local self-help group to a much larger and more professional institution which is recognised and listened to nationally. Alongside his PDPLA role, he also has leadership roles in a number of other local organisations – bringing his unique perspective, driving for change and increased use of technology while respecting the history that brought us here.

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