Introduction
This section is everything to do with the people in your council. The Councillors (cllrs) and the Clerk and the employees.
Councillors
GWPC has seven councillors:
John Evans – Chair. jevans.gwpc@greatwaldingfield.uk I have lived in Great Waldingfield since October 2018 having moved from Burnham on Crouch, Essex. Although now retired my career primarily centred on the management of property, estates and facilities in the public sector, my last employment was with CAFCASS. Over the years I have enjoyed volunteering for many community organisations and, although now moved, continue my association with the Maldon Stroke Support Group. As a parish councillor, which is a more defined role not just focusing on one aspect of the community but being at the heart of the village, I hope I can help support , sustain and maintain its identity in an ever expanding environment.
Gail Baxter – Vice Chair Email Gail Hello, I’m Gail. I was born and have lived in Suffolk all of my life and in Great Waldingfield for 40+ years. I was previously a teacher for children with severe learning difficulties. Now my main interest is in wildlife and conservation. I also enjoy walking, gardening and reading.Pete Berry Phone: 01787 375853 Email Pete I live in Braithwaite Drive. I’ve been a resident of the village for roughly 25 years and have tried to be an active parishioner. Whilst my 3 daughters were at the school I was a parent governor for 6 years, my grandson now attends the school which I’m delighted about. For a number of years I was a committee member of the Friends of St Lawrence Church, raising funds for the upkeep of the building. I am a member of the village Horticultural Society and I attend as many village events as possible, from the school fayres to the Xmas tree light turn on, and from Branchlines quiz nights to the Church afternoon tea. My hope for the village is that whilst growth is inevitable, we keep our village community spirit and the feel of a small village with distinct boundaries between us. I’m proud to live in this village with its wonderful pub and terrific school. It has a spirit of its own.
David Harris Email David Since my retirement, where I worked for 32 years in Local Government managing a Highways Department, I continue to have an interest in local council issues and have regularly been involved with the Parish Council. Although a car and motorbike enthusiast, I am concerned about the level of speeding, traffic and Highways issues around our village and am keen to try and address these. I enjoy village life and greatly appreciate our open spaces and country environment. I have had family ties to the village for 30 years and have lived here for 7 years and feel that it is important to ensure that Great Waldingfield is maintained as a safe and pleasant place for everyone to live in and enjoy.
Christine Hutton Email Christine I am married with one daughter and have lived in the village for 23 years. Recently retired from Social Service as a Independent Well-being Practitioner, supporting people at home. Now retired l would like to continue to support people within the village. [/dt_list_item][/dt_list]CONTENT [/dt_list_item]
Jan Spackman. jspackman.gwpc@greatwaldingfield.uk I have lived here, in Heath Way, for 20 yrs with my husband Lee and now with our 14 year old granddaughter, she came into our full-time care 3 year ago due to very sad circumstances. I am passionate about our village and its people living here. I worked in the NHS for 25 years and have just retired from working for a private care company for the last 10 years.
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Nigel Leonard. nleonard.gwpc@greatwaldingfield.ukMy wife and I moved to Great Waldingfield in August 2023 from Essex. Prior to this we were regular visitors to this part of Suffolk for many years but it is only recently that a change in circumstances has enabled us to make a permanent move to the village and we plan to make this our long term home. I currently work in the NHS and have held a variety of project and management roles over the last 33 years. I am currently a Director in an NHS Trust in Essex and amongst other duties I led the Covid-19 vaccination programme for the Trust across both Suffolk and Essex. We have met some wonderful people in the village already and as my retirement approaches in a couple of years I want to become more involved and hopefully I can continue to utilise some of my skills and experience.
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What parish councillors do? They have a dual role. They: Represent the views and concerns of the parishioners to Great Waldingfield Parish Council (GWPC) itself and, through it, to the district, county or unitary authority; and Report back to parshioners on issues affecting the parish.
The formal part of these roles, especially the first one, is carried out by attending meetings and corresponding with the parish clerk.
Mark Freeman – Clerk Phone: 07922 336386 Email Clerk and/or Parish Council I have lived in Cavendish since 2017 and became GW Parish Clerk on 6 June 2023. I was a Councillor on Cavendish PC and familiar with Suffolk village life. With children at Lavenham Primary School and TGS the drop off and pick up run has made me too familiar with our rural roads and potholes!
The Clerk role is part time but I aim to be in the office in the village hall most mornings.
Membership of Committees and Working Groups (WG)
- Action Plan WG – all Parish Councillors
- GW Neighbourhood Plan Steering Committee – Cllrs Berry and TBC.
- Finance Committee – Cllrs TBC and Harris.
- HR and Complaints Committee – Cllrs Baxter, Hutton, TBC and (TBC).
- Village Hall Management Committee (VHMC) – Cllrs Evans, Harris, Hutton and Spackman
Councillor and other volunteer representative(s)
- The Francis Humphrey and Margaret Braithwaite Allotment Trust – Cllrs Hutton and TBC.
- Biodiversity – Cllr Baxter.
- The Chilton Woods (Maiden-Fields) – nil.
- The Community Speed Watch Scheme – Cllr Harris.
- Events – Cllrs Baxter and Berry.
- Footpaths – Dr David Taylor, local resident.
- Media – Cllrs TBC and Hutton.
- Planning – Cllrs Baxter and Harris with Clare Kiely providing advice.
- Playground – Cllrs Spackman and Berry
- Suffolk Association of Local Councils (SALC) – TBC.
- Tree Warden – Dr David Taylor, local resident.
Register of interests
Local Government Association Model Councillor Code of Conduct 2020
#ROI #registerofinterests
District
Great Waldingfield is in the Lavenham Ward and is represented at Babergh District Council by Margaret Maybury and Paul Clover. :
- Margaret Maybury: Margaret.Maybury@babergh.gov.uk
- Paul Clover: Paul.Clover@babergh.gov.uk
County
At the County level Great Waldingfield is in the Sudbury East & Waldingfield Division, and our County Councillor is Philip Faircloth-Mutton.
- Philip Faircloth-Mutton: 07494 758000, philip.faircloth-mutton@suffolk.gov.uk
Councillors. photos and bio
Organisation chart
This probably doesn’t seem so important to you but, belive me, it will. This not only informs your parishioners the strcture of Yor PC but lets those onine entities understand you r organisaitonal structure.
Declaration of Acceptance of Office (DAO)
DAOs have to be signed by all Cllrs and Chair and Vice Chairs on election.
This is the place to keep the template version and all the completed and signed versions.
Register of Interests (RoI)
All cllrs must complete and sign RoI forms.
This is the place to keep the template version. Also it is the place to register which legal entity is responsible for the elctions.
ckkJob Descriptions
Contracts
Councillors bios
Councilors Declaration of Acceptence of Offcie
Register of Interests
Go here for policies and procedures.