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Parish Councillors & Contact Details
Kerry Barnes
Chairman
We have lived in Steeple Bumpstead since 1995 and have brought up our family here, all having now flown the nest. I have been involved in many village organisations in our time in the village, including The First Responders Group, setting up The Scout Group, and The Steeple Bumpstead 3K & 10K runs. I have been part of the Parish Council since 2000 and currently as Chair. My wife and I enjoy walking the many footpaths around the village, often with our Spaniel.
Email: chairman@steeplebumpstead-pc.org
Tel: 01440 730794
Peter Hill
Vice Chair
My name is Peter Hill I have been one of your parish councillors since 2019.
I have lived in the village since 1986. I am a keen golfer and a member of the HGC and Heydon Golf Club.
I have been a member of SBBC for 15 years a committee member helping run the club and captain of the A team. I have recently been instrumental in having the number of Fido bins around the village increased as well as litter bins. Street lights failures again I have an involvement as well.
I am also one of the deputy village emergency coordinators.
Email: CllrHill.steeplebumpsteadpc@gmail.com
Tel: 01440 730266
Jon Borges
Councillor
I have lived in the village since 1986 and have been on the PC since 2017.
My children and grandchildren have all been part of the village all their lives and now the grandchildren attend the local primary school. We enjoy village life and have supported various groups over the years. I also like to play bowls at our excellent village club.
My current role with the PC is part of the team working on producing our very important Neighbourhood Plan and I am part of the planning and finance working groups
Email: CllrBorges.steeplebumpsteadpc@gmail.com
Tel: 01440 730616
Ian Westrope
Councillor
My name is Ian Westrope. I have lived or worked in Steeple Bumpstead for 68 of my 73 years, with all my family attending the village school, as my father also did before us. Our family business Westrope Motors in North Street is now in it's 5th generation of operation being supported by our village community.
My Interests are my family, maintaining and driving my collection of old cars together with aviation and flying. I have always tried to be involved in village life, taking part in organisation including; Parochial charities and being a Founder and active member of the 1st Responders Group until recently.
I am also a member of St Mary's Church, Moot Hall trustee for 50+ years laterally as a treasurer. A member of the Bowls club for 60+ years, having been given the honour to be their president for the last 10 Years. Finally, I have been a Parish councillor for 21yrs in that time overseeing the restoration of our War Memorial and the ongoing aim of a Cemetery lay-by.
Email: CllrWestrope.steeplebumpsteadpc@gmail.com
Tel: 01440 731933
Ian Mackenzie
Councllor
My name is Ian Mackenzie and I have been a member of the Parish Council only for a short period of time since June 2020.I have lived in Steeple Bumpstead since 1980 and married to Gloria who has lived in the village most of her life, I have over the years tried to get myself involved in events in the village whenever possible, I am an active member of the Round Table Family having served as one of its National Presidents in 2006/2007 and currently active with Haverhill & District 41 Club and I am self-employed.
My current responsibility on the Parish Council is the Play Area on the Camping Close. Work has already been undertaken to make some necessary repairs and that work is ongoing. As well as regular inspections of all the Play equipment I have undertaken a project to look at the whole Play Area and see how improvements can be made in the future.
The Play Area is very popular with many children and I welcome advice from parents and children on how we can improve this area for you.
Email: CllrIanMacksteeplebumpsteadpc@gmail.com
Tel: 07860 952730
Colin Rust
Councillor
I have now lived in the village for over 30 years and have only recently become a Parish Councillor.
This role is certainly something that I enjoy and I am looking forward to helping out in all aspects of the community to improve village life for everyone. When we moved here back in the early 1990’s I immediately joined the Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club and took an active part in fundraising and helping to run the club. Over the years I have been Captain, Chairman and more recently Treasurer.
When my son took an interest in football I then became involved with the Dynamos Football Club. Initially, I helped out as committee member and then took on the Treasurer’s role. My hobbies include DIY, fishing and of course bowls which takes up much of my time in the summer months.
Email: CllrRust.steeplebumpsteadpc@gmail.com
Tel: 07484 851055
Roy Swaby
Councillor
I moved to this wonderful village in 2017 , coming from a construction background, I am passionate about the culture and historical aspects of the village . I have joined the parish council as I believe I can make a difference as well as help the community .
Please feel free to contact me with any concerns or ideas you may have to Improve the way our community works
Email: CllrSwaby.steeplebumpsteadpc@gmail.com
Tel: 07944 735020
Alice Hexter
Councillor
I moved to Steeple Bumpstead in 2019, with the intention of getting involved in village life.
As a new member of the PC, I have responsibility for Community Engagement, including our contribution to the Yellow Book and the further development of our Online presence.
I hope to ensure that our village is a vibrant, welcoming and inclusive community. I really welcome ideas which will help bring our community together and I look forward to meeting and working with you all.
Email: CllrHexter.steeplebumpsteadpc@gmail.com
Tel: 07977 539585
Cllr Christian Lacey
Councillor
Christian and his wife bought their first home in the village in 2001 living in Peppercorn Cottage (adjoining our village lock up) and quickly fell in love with Steeple Bumpstead knowing they had made the perfect decision to live here. Christian quickly began to get active in the village joining the football team and its committee and after a period of time taking over as Chairman for circa ten years where they enjoyed their most successful period since the late 80s/early 90s. This led to him being a member of the village hall committee and being involved with fundraising across both groups over the years. As his family grew he moved just two doors down to Old Tiles where he and his family live now.
Having always lived in villages he is passionate that we get out what we put in and has wanted to do more which led to his desire to join our Parish Council. Having worked for companies like Sainsburys and TUI he specialises in and brings along skills of programme and project management as well as a recognised leader in change and is excited to bring these skills to support fellow councillors in all the good they are working to achieve
Email: CllrLacey.steeplebumpstead@gmail.com
Tel: 07904 804067
Julia Howard
Clerk to the Council
My name is Julia and I am your Parish Clerk.
I have been employed by SBPC since March 2020 on a part time basis and have previously worked for several Essex based district and borough Councils and Essex County Council.
I don't live in the village, but in the nearby village of Great Yeldham.
I aim to help keep Steeple Bumpstead a beautiful and peaceful village.
Email: Clerk@steeplebumpstead-PC.org
Tel: 01787 237999
Working Groups
Planning - Kerry Barnes (lead), Peter Hill, Jon Borges
Open Spaces & Footpaths - Ian Mackenzie (play area lead), Colin Rust (footpath lead) , Alice Hexter (InBloom lead), Roy Swaby & Christian Lacey
Highways & Police - Ian Westrope (lead), Peter Hill & Colin Rust
Policies & Grants - Alice Hexter, Christian Lacey & Kerry Barnes
Emergency Planning Group - Ian Westrope (lead), Peter Hill, Alice Hexter & Roy Swaby
Neighbourhood Plan Group - Jon Borges, Kerry Barnes, Peter Hill & Roy Swaby
Street Lighting - Clerk, Peter Hill & Roy Swaby
Finance - Kerry Barnes, Jon Borges and Peter Hill
Personnel - Kerry Barnes, Peter Hill and Ian Mackenzie
Community Engagement & Events- Ian Mackenzie, Alice Hexter, Colin Rust, Christian Lacey & clerk.
District Councillor
Diana Garrod 07979 790637
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County Councillor
Peter Schwier 01787 460473
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Member of Parliament
James Cleverly MP
james.cleverly.mp@parliament.uk
020 7219 8593
Appointments To Other Bodies
Ann Coles Foundation - Richard Argent has agreed to be re-appointed (1 trustee appointed annually)
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George Gent Foundation - (1 trustee appointed annually)
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Steeple Bumpstead Parochial Charities - Chairman (2020) - Nigel Chapman (2020) - Ian Westrope (2019)
Paula Suckling (2019) - Frank Aldred is also the Parish Council representative ex officio. (4 Trustees , 2 appointed every 2 years for a 4 year term)
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Moot Hall Charity - Chris Davison (2019) - Johnathan Suckling (2017)
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Village Hall Management Committee - John Fellows
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