Town Council

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Bill AcworthBill Acworth 683253 acworths@littlehiddenfarm.co.uk

A farmer with special interest in the rural environment, local employment, use of local resources and energy conservation. Member of the Environment & Planning and Recreation, Amenities & War Memorials committees.

Anthony BuckwellAnthony Buckwell 681933 anthonybuckwell@aol.com

Wishes to promote more active involvement in resolving Hungerford’s crime, planning and transport issues. Chairman of Finance & General Purposes Committee; Deputy Chairman of Environment & Planning Committee; member of Highways & Transport committee and editor of Hungerford Town Guide.

Gwynneth BullockGwynneth Bullock 685340 gwynneth@newburyweb.net

Wishes to help maintain the Council’s support for the many town activities. Deputy Chair of Recreation, Amenities & War Memorials committee and member of Environment & Planning and Finance & General Purposes committees.

 

Jenny BoothJenny Booth 682273; 07876 782738 foto.booth@virgin.net

Deputy Mayor. Enjoys her role as chairman of Environment and Planning committee, and wishes to encourage involvement of Hungerford residents in all aspects of the Council’s work. Also member of Finance & General Purposes and Highways & Transport committees.

Elizabeth CardwellElizabeth Cardwell 684746 cardwells@btinternet.com

Mayor. Very proud and honoured to be representing the town. Her aims are to make Hungerford a safer and better place for young children. Member of all committees.

Martin Crane O.B.E. 684804 Martincrane41@sky.com

Wishes to contribute to the development of contemporary opportunities to the benefit of the community, whilst respecting the traditional values of Hungerford. Member of the Environment & Planning and Highways &Transport committees.

Rod DesmeulesRod Desmeules 686514, 07768 300975 rod.desmeules@hummingbird.com

Supports anything which makes the town more attractive: Christmas lights, Hungerford in Bloom and litter control. Member of Highways & Transport and Recreation, Amenities & War Memorials committees.

Denise GainesDenise Gaines 644616, 684584 (W) denisegaineshtc@live.co.uk

Joined in 2008, and previously served as one of Hungerford’s district councillors. Her priorities are the sensible, manageable and sustainable development of Hungerford, and developing facilities for the young people. Deputy Chairman of Highways & Transport committee and member of Environment & Planning and Finance & General Purposes committees.

Peter HarriesPeter Harries 682966, 07770 224650 gkoddjob@yahoo.co.uk

Believes in open and fair processes. Wishes this Council to be accountable and professional and in good shape to serve the community for the future. Member of Recreation, Amenities & War Memorials; Highways & Transport and Environment & Planning committees.

 

Richard HudsonRichard Hudson 681419, 07710 237749 richard@hudson1.co.uk

His aims are to improve transport conditions in the town. Chair of Highways & Transport committee and member of Environment & Planning and Finance & General Purposes committees.

 

David LiddiardDavid Liddiard 686776 dliddiard@btconnect.com

Wishes to ensure that the public receives value for money from the Council in the precept, service levels, contracts and purchases, concentrating on delivery within budget. Member of Environment & Planning; Recreation, Amenities & War Memorials and Highways & Transport committees.

 

 

David Ravenhill. 686550 07825 909082 david_ravenhill@hotmail.com

Interested in the provision of facilities and amenities for children and young people, and also supports those who are keen to cycle or walk to school and work. Member of Environment & Planning, Highways & Transport, and Recreation, Amenities & War Memorials committees.

 

Margaret WilsonMargaret Wilson 683758 mbairdwilson@tiscali.co.uk

Wishes to continue to help the young people of the town and keep everyone informed of the many activities and opportunities currently available in the town. Member of the Environment & Planning; Highways & Transport and Recreation, Amenities & War Memorials committees.

 

 

Dianne PopeDianne Wynnell Sutherland 686786 dpope086@aol.com

Wishes to provide a voice from the people of Hungerford with an open and approachable conduit into the Council, and welcomes resident’s opinions. Member of Environment & Planning and Recreation, Amenities & War Memorials committees.

Town Council Office  
The Library Office Telephone no: 01488 686195
Church Street
Hungerford, RG17 0JG email: hungerfordclerk@hotmail.co.uk
DISTRICT COUNCILLORS

David Holtby

Avenue House The Croft Hungerford RG17 0HY
01635 40786
dholtby@westberks.gov.uk

 

Paul Hewer

40 Priory Road Hungerford RG17 0AJ
01488 686065
phewer@westberks.gov.uk

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

As at February 2010  

FINANCE & GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

A Buckwell – Chairman, Elizabeth Cardwell, Jenny Booth, Gwynneth Bullock, Richard Hudson, Denise Gaines

RECREATION, AMENITIES & WAR MEMORIALS COMMITTEE

 

Gwynneth Bullock – Chairman, Elizabeth Cardwell, Dianne Wynell-Sutherland, David Liddiard, Margaret Wilson, Bill Acworth, Rod Desmeules, Peter Harries, David Ravenhill

HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT COMMITTEE

Richard Hudson – Chairman, Denise Gaines – Deputy, Gwynneth Bullock, Elizabeth Cardwell, Anthony Buckwell, David Liddiard, Margaret Wilson, Jenny Booth, Rod Desmeules, Peter Harries, David Ravenhill, Martin Crane

ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING COMMITTEE

 

Jenny Booth – Chairman, Anthony Buckwell – Deputy, Peter Harries, Gwynneth Bullock, Elizabeth Cardwell, Dianne Wynell-Sutherland, Denise Gaines, David Liddiard, Margaret Wilson, Richard Hudson, Bill Acworth, Martin Crane, David Ravenhill

LDF COMMITTEE

Denise Gaines – Chairman, Richard Hudson, Peter Harries

TRIANGLE FIELD SUB-COMMITTEE

Peter Harries, Elizabeth Cardwell, Gwynneth Bullock

OPEN DOOR EDITORIAL

Gwynneth Bullock, Margaret Wilson, Anthony Buckwell, Jenny Booth, Elizabeth Cardwell,

H. E. A. T.

Richard Hudson

ALLOTMENTS COMMITTEE

Peter Harries – Chairman, Denise Gaines

2010+ COMMITTEE

Denise Gaines, Richard Hudson

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Anthony Buckwell, Jenny Booth, Rod Desmeules

SKATEBOARD PARK COMMITTEE

Peter Harries

POLICE AND YOUTH LIAISON GP

Anthony Buckwell

HUNGERFORD CANAL BRIDGE GROUP

David Liddiard, Richard Hudson, Gwynneth Bullock, Rod Desmeules

CANAL USERS FORUM

Peter Harries

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Rod Desmeules, Anthony Buckwell

HUNGERFORD IN BLOOM

Margaret Wilson, David Liddiard, Jenny Booth, Rod Desmeules

HUNGERFORD AND CAMBURN EDUCATIONAL TRUST

David Liddiard, Margaret Wilson, Peter Harries

HUNGERFORD LEISURE CENTRE

Elizabeth Cardwell

CCTV

Elizabeth Cardwell

WEST BERKS AONB

Richard Hudson, Gwynneth Bullock

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Gwynneth Bullock

BERKS FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY

 

ADULT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Gwynneth Bullock

HUNGERFORD TWINNING

Gwynneth Bullock

GOVERNOR HUNGERFORD NURSERY, THE CROFT

Margaret Wilson

BERKSHIRE TRANSPORT

Richard Hudson

HUNGERFORD CHURCH CHARITY

Gwynneth Bullock

HUNGERFORD FIRE SERVICE

David Liddiard

NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTION GROUP

 

WEST BERKS ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS

All councillors