The Council

I have lived in Braishfield since 1983.  I enjoy being part of the community and have been involved with various organisations both in the village and beyond. I retired in April 2016 after 40 years in the Civil Service.  I was co-opted to serve as a Councillor in September 2016 and appointed Chairman in 2018.

Roles:

Burial Ground
Emergency Planning (Community Resilience Working Party)
Recreation Ground / Play Area
School

I moved into the hamlet of Pucknall with my wife and 3 children in 1981 and have been involved in many aspects of Village life. I have taken part in a number of BMADS productions, hosted /MC village events and organised a charity Barn Dance for a number of years. Apart from now being a Parish Councillor since 2014, I chaired the Village Hall Committee for 7 years in which time we started the Shop. I founded and now organise the Village Golf Society and have managed the Church mowing rota for the last 15+ years.

Roles:

Burial Ground
Flags
Village Design Statement

I moved with Meri to our current house in Braishfield in 1985. After retiring in 2010 from a career in education, I wanted to give something back to the village that we have enjoyed living in for so many years – hence my involvement in both the Parish Council and Village Hall.

Roles:

Agriculture/ Farming Liaison
Grants
Rights of Way
Highways
Roads / Speed Limits / Traffic / Signage

Retired to Braishfield in 2005 following a career as Conference and Events Manager for the NHS Information Authority.  I was looking forward to a quiet retirement but was encouraged to join the Parish Council in 2006.  Being a Parish Councillor brings lots of rewards and satisfaction and of course big challenges.  My aim is to try and made a difference for the residents of our Village.

Roles:

Highways
Telephone Kiosk / Library
War Memorial

Former Solicitor (retired 2010) specialising in conveyancing and charity and ecclesiastical law; moved to Braishfield in 1983 , co-opted to Parish Council in 2012. Married, with two sons and five grandchildren. Sportsman of wide experience and enthusiasm but little ability.

Roles:

Charity Commission / Legal Matters
Internal Financial Checking
Rights of Way
Village Pond
Recreation Ground / Play Area

I joined the Parish Council in May 2019. We settled in the village in 2013 and feel lucky to live in such a beautiful village with a lovely community. I grew up in Yorkshire, but have lived and worked in Australia, Barcelona and the Dominican Republic. My background is teaching and eLearning, but I now run a own small business. Since moving to the village, I have been actively involved in the village and community. We are a very busy and pro-active council and I very much enjoy being part of the group and community.

Roles:

Climate Change
Grants
Recreation Ground / Play Area
School
Village Hall Committee Representative

General enquiries should be sent to the Clerk in the first instance.