Meet your Councillors

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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