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ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS

President, Vice Presidents, Executive Members & Staff No. 131

President: Cllr John Jowers

John was elected President of the EALC at the 2015 Annual General Meeting. He has been a strong supporter of the Essex Association for many years. John has been an Essex County Councillor since 2005 and was a cabinet member until 2014. He now sits on the Police and Crime Panel and is Chairman of the Essex Countrywide Traveller Unit Joint Committee. He is the Essex County Councillor for Mersey and and a Borough Councillor for .

The Rev Canon Cllr Peter Martin John Brown DL Vice President Vice President

John came to Essex in 1978. he became a Born in Essex and educated at School. member of staff at Cathedral and was Peter become a member of Essex County appointed as the Bishop of Chelmsford’s Rural Council in 1989 until 2003. He has always Officer in 1992. This brought him into contact taken an interest in rural issues. He became with the RCCE and led to his election as a Vice President in 2013. trustee. He became Vice President of the EALC in 2009.

Dominic Petre Margaret Grimster Vice President Vice President

Dominic Petre went to Exeter University Margaret Grimster has been an influential gaining a BSC in Chemistry. Dominic is now the figure in Local Councils, helping to set up the director of Hall, and interests in SLCC in Essex, and nationally. Margaret the County of Essex as well as membership of worked with the EALC developing the basis of a number of bodies, and an interest in Heritage the training for Clerks delivered to this day. Crime and Tourism. He became Vice President She became Vice President in 2009. in 2009. EALC Executive Members with responsibilities

Cllr John Gili-Ross Chairman

John has been a Councillor for more than 21 years. Joining initially to ensure he gave something back to his community. John is also a trustee of 6 local trusts. He became Chairman of his Parish Council in 2001, and became Chairman of the Colchester District Association and joined the EALC Executive in May 2008. He was elected the Chair of the EALC in 2014.

West Bergholt PC Colchester District

Cllr Peter Davey Vice Chairman

Peter became a Councillor in 2011 at Ingatestone & Fyerning Parish Council and quickly was appointed to the EALC Executive in April 2012. Undertaking roles on the Finance Committee and then becoming the Vice Chairman. Before retirement Peter was a Director of the Guiness Group and a CEO of a PLC. With considerable business experience Peter brings a great deal to managing and running the EALC.

Ingatestone & Fryering Brentwood District

Cllr Sheila Jackman MBE Vice Chairman

Sheila Jackman has been a member of the EALC Executive since June 2007 serving as a Vice Chairman and Chairman. Before taking on a “public life” was a Principal Housing Officer for EFDC. Sheila sits on both the EALC Finance Committee and Personnel Committee.

Ongar PC

Cllr David McPherson-Davis Treasurer

After 38 years with the Port of Authority as a Senior Accounting Officer, David retired and took on new roles in the Community as an Auditor. He is a Parish Councillor at Parish Council and has been Chair for the past 10 years.

Ramsden Crays PC District EALC Executive Members Cllr Mick Page

Mick Page joined the EALC Executive representing ECC since May 2011. He has been a County Councillor since 2001 and is Deputy to the Cabinet Member for Customer Services, Libraries, Planning and the Environment, County Councillor for Frinton & Walton and was Leader of District Council until 2015. Mick sits on numerous Committees around Essex and is a very valued member of the Executive.

Essex County Council

Cllr Roy Martin

Roy has been a Councillor in Hockley for 22 years. With a background in Physics he enjoyed a career in the Scientific Civil Service. He joined Hockley Parish Council in 2004 and has held the post of Chairman several times. He joined the EALC Executive in April 2012.

Hockley PC District

Cllr Hamish McIlwrick

Hamish became a Councillor in 1999 and joined the EALC Executive in 2012. He retired from Production Management at University. He is involved in archaeological survey work in and is a member of the Sustainable Natural Environment Group.

Hadstock PC Uttlesford District

Cllr Don Smith

Don joined Rayne Parish Council in 2013 and quickly became the Chairman. Don is not politically motivated but cares passionately about Rayne and its residents. In 2015 he became Chair of the Braintree Association and is a former Chair of Braintree and CAB. He joined the EALC Executive in 2015.

Rayne PC EALC Executive Members Cllr Michael Talbot

Michael is one of the longest serving members on the EALC Executive representing Tendring. He became a Councillor in 1998 on Parish Council and in 1999 he became an independent on the District Council. During varied political life since his early days in West Ham he has always served his community. Michael sits on the EALC Finance Committee.

St Osyth PC

Cllr Peter Brown

Peter joined the Executive Committee in 2015, representing Chelmsford District. He was elected to Little Waltham Parish Council in 2003 and served as Chairman from 2008 to 2014, . He has served as a parish representative on Chelmsford City Council’s Standards and Governance committees since 2009.

Little Waltham PC Chelmsford District

Cllr Keith Miles

Keith Miles joined the EALC in 2013 representing the Larger Local Council Forum, of which he is Chairman. He has lived in since 1970 and been a member of various voluntary organisations. Keith joined the SWF Town Council in 2003 and held the office of Mayor for 4 years.

South Woodham Ferrers PC

Larger Local Council Forum

Cllr Stuart Berlyn

Stuart was co-opted to Danbury Parish Council in September 1993 partaking in the committee structure of the Council. In 2000 he became Chairman a post he still holds. He has also served on Chelmsford City Association of Local Councils. Stuart joined the EALC Executive in November 2011 and sits on the Finance and Personnel Committees.

Danbury Pc Chelmsford District EALC Executive Members Mr Brian Hindley

Brian Hindley was a Councillor at Dedham Parish Council for 12 years, returning in 2014 as Assistant Clerk. He joined the EALC Executive in 2015 representing Colchester District. Brain joined in 1963 and retired as a detective in 2004.

Dedham Pc Colchester District

Cllr Mrs Helen Edwards

Helen is one of our long standing Executive members. She has been a Councillor at Feering Parish Council for more than 30 years and Chairman for 7 years. Joining the EALC Executive in 1994, representing the Braintree District Association, Helen has sat on the Finance Committee for many years she is involved in finance in a professional capacity and is a Chief Internal Auditor with the Health Authority.

Feering Pc Braintree District

Cllr John Buchanan

John is a past Chairman of the Association and has served on the Executive Committee for a number of years, representing the EALC at NALC on the Policy Committee until recently. John is a founder Councillor at Town Council where is has been Vice Chairman and Chairman and has served on numerous committees around Essex.

Billericay TC Basildon District

Cllr Richard North

Richard is a Councillor at Hatch Parish Council where he has served as Chairman. He joined the EALC Executive in October 2009. Richard has a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He spent his working life in the NHS and his final position was Senior Consultant Clinical Scientist in charge of the Physical Sciences Services in Barking. He joined Kelveden Hatch PC in 1989.

Kelvedon Hatch PC Brentwood District EALC Executive Members

Cllr Mrs Linda Belgrove

Linda Belgrove has been a Parish Councillor for over 7 years, a member of the RCCE and a former trustee. She served for 4 years as an independent Member of the Essex Police Authority. Linda is a Councillor at Alresford Parish Council and joined the EALC Executive in late 2014.

Arlesford PC Tendring District

Cllr Richard Herbert

Leigh on Sea TC Southend District

Cllr Colin Letchford

Canvey Island TC District

Cllr Bryan Ledger

Bryan attended Usk Agricultural College and still retains a keen interest in farming. He is a qualified Financial Advisor, Vice-Chair and Treasurer of the local Diabetes UK Voluntary Group. He is Chair of Asheldham and Dengie Parish Council and the Dengie Hundred Group of Parish Councils. He joined the EALC Executive in early 2013.

Asheldham & Dengie PC District EALC Executive Members

Cllr Iain MacGregor

Temporary Representative

Wickham Bishops Pc

Kathryn Richmond

Kathryn is from the East Riding of Yorkshire and was Clerk to an active Parish Council for 10 years before moving to Essex. Kathryn has a BA(Hons) Local Policy and is a fellow of the institute of Local Council Clerks. She has been involved with the SLCC and the Clerks qualification. Kathryn is Clerk to Town Council and has been a member of the EALC Executive since 2010 where she serves on the Finance Committee. Waltham Abbey TC Epping Forest District

Mandy Cohen

Mandy was born and grew up in Cambridge moving to Essex in the early 70s. Following a career in the Law Mandy obtained a qualification as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. In addition to many interests Mandy is the founder and Hon. Secretary of a local ladies luncheon club which meets regularly at Rochford. Mandy lives in Barling Magna which is near Great Wakering and is a member (and currently Vice-Chair) of the Barling Magna Parish Council. Mandy joined the EALC Executive in late 2015. Barling Magna PC Council

Cllr Keith Artus

An Uttlesford District Councillor for Broad Oak and the Hallingburys Vice Chairman of the Standards Committee, Chairman of Stansted Airport Advisory Panel and the Community Covenant Liaison Group with Carver Barracks. Uttlesford D C representative on SASIG, Strategic Aviation Special Interest Group. Member of STACC, Stansted Airport Consultative Committee. Chairman of Environmental Issues Group, a STACC Sub-Committee. Stansted Airport NTKWG, Noise & Track Keeping Working PC Group. Keith is a Councillor at Hatfield Broad Oak Parish Council. Keith Uttlesford District joined the EALC Executive in late 2015.

Joy Darby commenced Kerry joined the EALC in working for the EALC in April 2013 as an office 1998, becoming County administrator and is now Secretary in 2000. during the office and training her employment Joy has gained a BA in Local Policy administrator which and has continued her involves looking after profession development ebulletins, the website gaining CiLCA, and and various other things. Joy Darby numerous other level 2 Kerry Wood Chief Executive Officer qualifications. Office & Training Administrator

Linda joined the EALC in Sian joined the EALC as September 2006. She an apprentice in February became Assistant CEO in 2014 and was offered a 2015. She is responsible full time position as Office for looking after the and Training Co-ordinator Executive Committee, in December 2014 after organising the Larger completing her business Local Council Forum a n d a d m i n i s t r a t i o n Meetings, and runs the apprenticeship. She now Clerks Bursary along with helps in the training and Linda Golding assisting Joy in the day to Sian Morris Office & Training Coordinator the finance department. Assisstant CEO day running of the office.

Pearl joined the EALC in Kelly joined the EALC in 2009 and became the late 2015 as Parish Training Officer in 2014. Support Coordinator to She organises all the assist Councils with the training courses and tutors. Under her guidance Transparency Fund. the training courses have increased in numbers by over 50%. Pearl Willcox Kelly Holland Training Officer Parish Support Coordinator

Carol joined the EALC as Amanda joined the EALC Finance Officer in 2013. in late 2015 as Parish She is responsible for all Support. She works finance related matters helping Kelly with the from general bookkeeping Transparency Fund. through to budgeting and year end accounts.

Carol Hartley Amanda Brown Finance Officer Parish Support

Essex Association of Local Councils wishes to thank for the continued support and financial commitment to enable services to be delivered to the Parish sector in Essex.