Our Clerk & Councillors

I was born and raised in Mistley, and I have enjoyed watching our village change and grow. 
I studied Sociology at the University of Essex, and I am keen to expand my learning of how society can shape the individual. I completed my own research project "A Pint Of Girlsberg-Women in Pub Culture'', which was heavily influenced by my experiences of working in local pubs. 
I previously worked in the NHS in an administrative capacity, and I now work in administration for Acorn Village, a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, and Port in A Storm, a mental health charity as a crisis support worker. 
I have always been interested in politics, and I wanted to join the Parish Council to get a better understanding of how our community works, and get involved in more local projects.

"I am retired from my role as an Area Sales Manager in medical sales and want to put something back into the community I have retired to. My career background is in medical sales to hospitals dealing with consultants, management and other medical professionals. I am an active member of the local Rotary club and the sailing club. My greatest claim to fame is organising and working on the clearing of the path along the Walls. I am the communities’ officer for Rotary. I enjoy history, sport (watching nowadays), and walking."

My name is Chris Halliday and I have lived in the Tendring area since 1985, and lived here in Mistley for the last 19 years. I have previously worked as a Benefits & Revenues Officer within Tendring District Council from 1989 to 2005, then worked at Thames Coastguard at Walton on Naze, until it’s closure a year later, with centralisation to Southampton. I am passionate about equal opportunities for all, my local community, and the area we live in too.

I hope to be involved in local improvements and events, for the good of all, encouraging local participation. 

I have lived in Mistley since 2021 having moved from Romford and it has been the best decision our family made. 
I am a Chartered Management Accountant, currently working as a Commercial Finance Manager for a Ladies fashion retailer in London. I have been a Justice of the Peace since 2011, currently sitting at Ipswich Magistrates Court and have previously been a Chair for an Alternative Education Charity in Romford. I have always been keen to support young people to realise their potential and look to support the community to enjoy this very unique Parish.

"Retired ex retail commercial and marketing director. Lived in Mistley for 8 years, keen on cars, walks, swimming, cycling and restaurants and helping out where I can”.