Parish Councillor Roles and Responsibility
Sutton Benger Parish Council is comprised of 11 Councillors. The current Councillors are:
- Adam Carwardine
- David Thomson
- Ruth Gaunt
- Claire Mansfield
- Janet Campbell
- Iain Craig
- Joanna Watchman
- Vacancy (for co-option)
- Vacancy (for co-option)
- Vacancy (for co-option)
- Vacancy (for co-option)
If you are interested in joining our team as a Parish Councillor please see the What is a Parish Council page for more information and Download an application form
Councillor Areas of responsibility
- Chair – Adam Carwardine
- Vice-Chair – David Thomson
- Environment/Sustainability: David Thomson
- Policy Reviews and Development: David Thomson
- Social Media/Communications/PR: Joanna Watchman
- Traffic Calming: Adam Carwardine
- Planning Lead: Ruth Gaunt
- Rights of Way & Footpaths: Ruth Gaunt
- Neighbourhood Development Plan: Ruth Gaunt
- Village Hall Liaison: Claire Mansfield
- School Liaison: Jan Campbell
- Volunteering within the community: Ian Craig
- Emergency Planning: Rod Williams / non-Councillor representative
- Flood Warden: Gareth Francis / non-Councillor representative
- Highways/Parish Steward: Daniel Errington / non-Councillor representative
- Grounds Maintenance: Jeremy Haselton / non-Councillor representative
- Church Piece: Richard Gaunt / non-Councillor representative
- Speed Indicator Devices: Pete Oldale / non-Councillor representative
- Finance committee members: Adam Carwardine, Ruth Gaunt, Ian Craig, David Thomson
- Personnel committee members: Adam Carwardine, David Thomson, Claire Mansfield
- Neighbourhood Watch Association Coordinator: Vacant
- Police Liaison Coordinator: Vacant
- Rural Community Engagement: Vacant
- Website: Sue Hart (Parish Clerk)
- Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer: Sue Hart
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