Your Local Parish Councillors

Councillor: Thomas Harland - Chairman

Tom has lived in the parish for many years and is a very experienced councillor who has served over 30 years as a councillor.

 You can contact Tom on; 0191 3856812, email; thomas.harland879@btinternet.com

Councillor:  Geoff Armstrong 

Geoff is a very experienced councillor and has represented local parish councils for years.

You can contact Geoff via email; geoff@edupedia.co.uk

Parish Clerk: Gillian Oliver

Gillian has been part of the Parish Council for 5 years, and has been actively involved in supporting and volunteering in a number of areas to support the local community for several years.  

 You can contact Gillian on tel; 07813171194, email; gillianboliver@aol.com

Councillor:  Carolyn Hough

Carolyn Hough has lived in the Parish for 26 years with her 3 children. She  is proud of where she lives and cares very much about the community - its people and the fields and woodland next to where she lives, where she loves walking their dog. Having worked as an Area Catering Manager in schools for over 26 years, with her passion for cooking and working with children, she started her own business teaching cookery in schools and running cooking parties for children but is now enjoying retirement.

You can contact Carolyn on email; carolyn-11@hotmail.co.uk

Councillor:  Stace Oliver

Stace has been a councillor since 2012 and was previously a governor at the local school (Woodlea Primary School). Stace has worked in the civil service for over 30 years and is married with 4 children. He is very keen on ensuring the parish is adequately maintained and improved for all. He has previously chaired our Sydney Street Allotment Association.  

You can contact Stace on tel; 07956562710, email; stacejoliver@aol.com

 Councillor: Tim Robson 

Tim joined the Parish Council in 2017, and was previously the chairman of Sydney Street Allotments. 

You can contact Tim via email; tim.robson@btinternet.com