Our Clerk & Councillors

"I was born in Mistley and have lived here all my life. Most people know me. I am retired and have been on the Council for about 13 years. During this time I have steered and tried to help people with various issues which have arisen. I have been an active volunteer for Swan Watch for the last 15 years"

We moved to Mistley in 1979 and since retiring from a Social Work & Management career with Essex County Council, I have pursued interests in archaeology and local history, working as part of Manningtree Museum, writing a number of booklets and giving tours and talks. I am a trustee and treasurer of Mistley Village Hall.

My aim on the council is to see the creation of a Neighbourhood plan, working with other parishes in order to take more control of local housing development ensuring we have a variety of homes to meet local needs and create good supportive communities with all the facilities needed.

"As a working parent with young children the Council allows me the flexibility to fit my contribution around the needs of my family and work. I am interested in providing improvement facilities and equipment to encourage inclusion and community fun. I am also interested in keeping the Village safe.”

"I have lived in Mistley for nearly 47 years,  having played football for Mistley United F.C. and cricket for Mistley Cricket Club, and am now a social member of the Rugby Club. My working life has been spent in coal fired and Nuclear power stations, generating electricity for the National Grid. When the Covid restrictions were lifted in early 2022, I joined the team of the Manningtree Community Bus as a Driver, which brings me into contact with the residents of Lawford and Manningtree and increases my contact with the friendly faces in Mistley. With the Parish Council, I would try to maintain Mistley as the very pleasant place for us to live now, and for generations in the future."

Despite having lived in Essex all my life, and thereby having seen many of the beautiful sights the County has to offer, I was especially taken in by the picturesque beauty in and around Mistley upon a visit in 2021. This prompted me to move to the area soon after. I have since been an active member of the community, meaningfully contributing to enhancing safety in the area through being the Co-ordinator for River Reach NHW (which has the highest membership count within Tendring Council jurisdiction), and having regular engagement with the Police and other relevant authorities.

In addition to my professional full-time employment in security and health and safety, where I regularly oversee matters pertaining to public safety and crowd management (and for which I am screened by MOPAC), I have an extensive portfolio of qualifications, positions of responsibility, and awards which amply demonstrate my experience. Some of these include:

Freeman of the City of London
Fellow of Institute of Advanced motorists Signed Pledge Safer Essex Roads Fellow of the Institute of strategic Risk Management Diploma in Health & Safety Chairman construction transport management Group and review Development and planning Mental Health First Aider Designated safeguarding lead Member of steering group for safety for women and girls

Consequently, I look forward to having the opportunity to utilise my knowledge and experience for the betterment of Mistley.