Members of Mistley Parish Council

MISTLEY PARISH CLERK

WARDEN & CLEANER – BRIAN FORRESTER

MISTLEY PARISH COUNCILLORS

	Councillor Charlotte Howell– Chairman of the Council 07768 072842	“I have lived in Mistley since I was 5 years old, and grew up in our beautiful corner of north-east Essex.  Naturally as a child I took the beauty of our countryside for granted, but as I grew up I realised how amazing it is to live in the unique surroundings of our friendly community, the ever-changing river, and a blend of rural life with the bustling nearby town of Manningtree. As a child I used to walk past the house I now live in, and I would wish it was mine.  Several decades later the house did indeed become mine – it really is my “forever house”, which goes to show that dreams can come true. I combine being a councillor with working full-time in the City and I also volunteer at our local hospice, St Helena in Colchester.  Being a member of the Parish Council enables me to support the community in which I love to live – we have a wonderful team of Councillors and there’s a huge amount of laughter and generosity of spirit among the Council – which is typical of the happy and neighbourly spirit of the village”.
	Councillor Jenny Chaplin – Vice Chairman of the Council 01206 395336	“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 12 years. During this time I have steered and tried to help people with various issues which have arisen over the years. I have been an active volunteer for Swan Watch for the last 15 years”.
	Councillor Bev Burton 01206 621024	“I moved to Mistley in 1957 and I am very passionate about the area and love to see people enjoying it as I always have. I work locally and am owned by two Ragdoll cats”.
	Councillor Jamie Cambridge 07792 830411	“I was bought up in Mistley. I went to the old Mistley Norman Primary School I played for Mistley United Football Club for over twenty years. I have always lived in and around the area and my parents & sister still reside in the Village. I have been involved in construction for many years and am now Chairman of the Planning Committee as I deal with planning issues as part of my business. This has helped me greatly to assist the Parish in making decisions on planning and speaking on public enquiries. I have been a councillor for over a year and have really enjoyed the role. I have found that my local knowledge of the area and of the Parishioners has helped me immensely”.
	Councillor Geraldine Carter 01206 395176	“I have lived in Mistley for over 40 years and I am a supporter of local businesses and sports clubs”.
	Councillor Ruth Frost 07799 623529	“I have been a Mistley resident all of my life. My Mum is the longest living resident at Stourview Avenue. I am interested in keeping Mistley a happy and safe environment for all to enjoy. I volunteer for St John’s Ambulance and I am the local Youth Manager, where I have 17 Cadets to train and look after. I also volunteer at Mistley Rugby Club and I am their First Aid Co-ordinator looking after both the senior and the massive youth section. I have an enhanced DBS with St John’s Ambulance and Mistley Rugby Club”.
	Councillor Stephen Coiley 07813 013006	“I am now retired from my role as an Area Sales Manager in medical sales and want to put something back into the community I now live in. My career background is in medical sales to hospitals dealing with consultants, management and other medical professionals. I have lived in this area for three and a half years. 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”.
	Councillor Faye Kent 07843 008041	“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.”
	Councillor Paul Nutter 07801 236122	“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”.
	Councillor Chris Smith 07495 284427	“I have lived in the area for the majority of my life, growing up in Queensway from age 5 to 18 I first attended Lawford Primary School then Manningtree High School. In this time I worked for the local corner shop with a paper round and De’aths Bakery also. In my business I completed an apprenticeship for Openreach working on the telephone and broadband networks and in many residential and business properties in this local area. I am on the Chamber of Trade for Manningtree representing De’aths bakery where I am currently employed now, whilst currently in the process of purchasing The Bakery in East Bergholt, which is my own personal venture also. The area has provided me with a wealth of experience, memories and opportunity and I believe all that have lived here share this. In my personal life I have been a part of the Scouts, Army Cadets, Sailing Club, Cricket Club and many other groups.  I am in the Bakery trade because I believe in serving the community which has served you by bring quality to the lives of local people. In my Parish Councillor Role I hope for the opportunity to help bring ideas and shape the future of the area which has helped shape my future”.
	Councillor Iris Peacock 01206 395907	“I have lived in Mistley for many years and I have also served on the Parish Council for a long time and also on the Mistley Village Hall Management Committee. The Village Hall provides activities and facilities for lots of organisations, clubs and private hirers. The Village Hall serves the community well and is the heart and hub of the Village.”

• HR Committee –  Members comprise Councillors Chaplin, Frost, Howell, Kent and Nutter
• Finance Committee – Members comprise Councillors Cambridge, Chaplin, Howell and Nutter.
• Planning Committee – Members will comprise all Parish Councillors.

Annual Appointment of Representatives 

• Trustees of the Rigby and Berry Charity – Councillors Burton and Cambridge. Also, Ex-Officio Rev’d D Turner – Rector (Manningtree Benefice).
• Tendring District Association of Local Councils – Councillor Coiley.
• Essex Association of Local Councils (EALC) – Councillors Chaplin and Coiley.
• Transport and Community Rail Partnership – Vacant.
• Footpath Representative – Mr K Garwood.
• Tree Warden – Councillor Paul Nutter.
• Village Hall Management Committee – Councillor Peacock (Parish Council Representative), Councillor Carter (Primary School Representative) and Councillor Nutter (Member of the Public Representative).
• Welcome Home Field Trustees – Councillors Cambridge, Chaplin, Frost, Howell, Frost and Nutter. (Also Ex-officio One Town Councillor – Manningtree Town Council).
• Tendring Older People’s Forum – This will be deferred as there was little or no activity last year. (Previous representatives Councillors Burton, Carter and Kent).
• Tri-Parish Emergency Planning Committee – Councillor Cambridge.
• Manningtree District Business Chamber – Councillor Nutter.
• Grounds Maintenance Volunteer Group Lead – Councillor Nutter.