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 committee.

Anthony BuckwellAnthony Buckwell 681933 anthonybuckwell@aol.com

Wishes to focus on promoting more active involvement of the community in progressing solutions to crime, planning and transport issues. Member of Finance & General Purposes, Environment & Planning and Highways & Transport committees.

Gwynneth BullockGwynneth Bullock 685340 gwynneth@newburyweb.net

Her aims are to monitor expenditure while maintaining the Council’s support for the many town activities. Chair of Finance & General Purposes committee and member of Environment & Planning, and Recreation, Amenities & War Memorials committees.

 

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

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

Deputy Mayor. Her aims are to make Hungerford a safer and better place for young children. Chair of Recreation, Amenities & War Memorials committee; and member of Highways Transport and Finance & General Purposes 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 committee.

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

Denise 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. Member of Environment & Planning and Highways & Transport committees.

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

The Mayor. 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.

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 No email

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 the Environment & Planning, Recreation, Amenities & War Memorials and Highways & Transport committees.

Shelagh ParryShelagh Parry 681492 shelaghdparry@btinternet.com

Joined the Council in October 2008. She finds living in Hungerford very rewarding and wishes to put something back into the community. Member of the Environment & Planning, Highways & Transport and Recreation, Amenities & War Memorials committees.

Dianne PopeDianne Pope 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.

Tanya WerrellTanya Werrell 07876 275371 tanya.werrell@edwardjones.com

Wants to encourage focus in the Council on delivery within budgets, and to ensure that the needs of young people of the town have a voice in Council. Member of Environment & Planning 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.

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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 June 2008 

 FINANCE & GENERAL PURPOSES

G Bullock – Chairman, P Harries, R Hudson, J Booth, E Cardwell , A Buckwell

 ENVIRONMENT & PLANNING

J Booth - Chairman, A Buckwell – Vice Chair,

P Harries, W Acworth , M  Wilson , D Liddiard, R Hudson , G Bullock, D Gaines, T Werrell, D Pope

 HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORT

R Hudson – Chairman, D Gaines – Vice Chair, P Harries, R Desmeules, D Liddiard, M Wilson, A Buckwell, J Booth, E Cardwell

 RECREATION, AMENITIES & WAR MEMORIALS

 

Representatives from

E Cardwell – Chairman, P Harries – Vice Chair, M  Wilson , D Liddiard, G Bullock, T Werrell, M Nesbitt, D Pope

Cricket Club, Rugby Club, Football Club, Hungerford Junior FC, Wickham Wanderers, Youth F.C.

Agenda 21 & West Berks AONB

R Hudson , D Liddiard, G Bullock, M Nesbitt

Local Development Framework

D Gaines – Chairman, R Hudson, R Thompson, A Buckwell

Hungerford Leisure Centre

E Cardwell , T Werrell

Link Councillor for CCB

D Gaines

Berks Family Health Services Authority

E Cardwell

Adult Advisory Committee

M Nesbitt

Twinning

M Wilson , G Bullock, R Desmeules

West Berkshire Association )

Berkshire Association of Local Councils )

All Councillors

The Canal Users Forum

(administered by British Waterways)

P Harries

 

Governor – Hungerford Croft Nursery

M Nesbitt

Croft Field Project )

Youth & Community )

D Liddiard, D Gaines

 

Berkshire Transport

R Hudson

Wiltshire Transport

R Hudson

Downlands Forum

All Councillors

Hungerford & Camburn Educational Foundation

M Wilson , D Liddiard, E Cardwell , G Bullock, P Harries

CCTV

P Harries

Hungerford Church Charity

G Bullock

Police & Youth Liaison Group

R Desmeules, M Nesbitt, D Gaines, T Werrell

Hungerford Fire Service

D Liddiard

Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG)

M Nesbitt

Hungerford Environmental Action Group (HEAT)

B Acworth, R Hudson, M Nesbitt

Triangle Field Sub Committee

D Liddiard, P Harries

Christmas Lights

R Desmeules

Hungerford In Bloom

M Wilson, R Desmeules, J Booth

2010+

R Hudson, J Booth

Skateboard Park Committee

E Cardwell , M Nesbitt, P Harries

St Saviour's Cemetery

G Bullock, D Liddiard, D Gaines, E Cardwell , P Harries

Hungerford Canal Bridge Group

G Bullock, R Desmeules, D Liddiard, D Gaines, R  Hudson

Open Door Editorial

G Bullock, M Wilson, M Nesbitt, R Thompson , D Pope, J Booth (photography)

Allotments Committee

G Bullock, D Liddiard, E Cardwell , P Harries,

Emergency Planning Group

G Bullock, J Booth, D Gaines, E Cardwell , W Acworth .