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Andrew StringerCouncillor for Mendlesham WardThe first ever elected Green Party District Councillor in Suffolk, Andrew was elected in the Mendlesham Ward back in 2003. He has been re-elected in 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019 with a majority over all other parties. Andrew has been a Suffolk County Councillor since 2009, and now leads a group of 12 Liberal Democrat, Green and Independent councillors. Represents: Mendlesham, Rishangles, Thorndon and Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford. More information on Andrew Stringer |
John MatthissenCouncillor for Onehouse WardFirst elected to Mid Suffolk District Council in 2007. Re-elected, with an overall majority of 55% of the vote in 2011, 56% in 2015 and 56% in 2019. Served as a member of the Planning Committee throughout this period, as a member of the former Environment Policy Panel several times, and, for four years, as Vice-Chair of the Scrutiny Committee. Also spells on Licensing and Audit committees. Represents: Combs, Great Finborough, Harleston, Little Finborough, Onehouse and Shelland. More information on John Matthissen |
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Rachel EburneCouncillor for Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden WardFirst elected to the District Council in a by-election in March 2010, since re-elected uncontested in 2011 and 2015, and then elected again in 2019 in a large majority. Rachel has a history of environmental campaigning. Working on local committees supporting community initiatives, such as provision for wildlife areas, local footpaths - as well as many others. Represents: Gipping, Haughley, Old Newton with Dagworth, Stowupland, Wetherden More information on Rachel Eburne |
Keith WelhamCouncillor for Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden WardFirst elected in 2015, representing Stowupland and Creeting St. Peter. In 2018 Keith was elected to Chair the Scrutiny Committee and is now in his second term in that role. He is also a member of the Suffolk Police and Crime Panel and the East Suffolk Internal Drainage Board. Keith has been a Parish Councillor since 2002 and served several years as Chairman. Among many other activities, he co-ordinates community events and has been a member of the working group which produced the Stowupland Neighbourhood Plan. He remains active locally as a Good Neighbour volunteer; a member of the group that produces Telstar, the village magazine; assisting with environmental projects at the local primary school and is a collector for Tools With A Mission, a charity which refurbishes a wide range of tools and transports them to Third World countries. In 2019, Keith was re-elected with a large majority. Represents: Gipping, Haughley, Old Newton with Dagworth, Stowupland, Wetherden |
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Sarah ManselCouncillor for Elmswell & Woolpit WardElected Green Party District Councillor for the Elmswell and Norton ward in 2011, supporting the three communities of Elmswell, Norton, and Tostock. Sarah was re-elected in 2015, and again in 2019 in the new Elmswell & Woolpit Ward. Currently working as an instructor for Bikeability, the national programme or cycle training, and as an exam marker. Represents: Elmswell, Woolpit More information on Sarah Mansel |
Helen GeakeCouncillor for Elmswell & Woolpit WardElected Green Party District Councillor for the Elmswell and Woolpit Ward in 2019, Helen is an experienced archaeologist, and has lived in Woolpit since 2002 and been a Parish Councillor since 2017.
Represents: Woolpit, Elmswell |
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Andrew MellenCouncillor for BactonFirst elected Green Party District Councillor for the Bacton ward in 2019.
Represents: Bacton, Cotton, Finningham, Westhorpe, Wyverstone |
Daniel PrattCouncillor for Battisford & RingshallFirst elected Green Party District Councillor for the Battisford & Ringshall ward in 2019.
Represents: Barking, Battisford, Great Bricett, Offton, Ringshall, Willisham |
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Oliver AmorowsonCouncillor for ChiltonFirst elected Green Party District Councillor for the Chilton ward in 2019.
Represents: Chilton (Stowmarket) |
Terence CarterCouncillor for Stow ThorneyFirst elected Green Party District Councillor for the Stow Thorney ward in 2019.
Represents: Stow Thorney (Stowmarket) |
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Wendy TurnerCouncillor for ThurstonFirst elected Green Party District Councillor for the Thurston ward in 2019.
Represents: Beyton, Norton, Stowlangtoft, Thurston, Tostock |
Rowland WarboysCouncillor for GislinghamFirst elected Green Party District Councillor for the Gislingham ward in 2019.
Represents: Burgate, Gislingham, Mellis, Thornham Magna, Thornham Parva, Wickham Skeith, Wortham |
Linda BaxterStowmarket Town Councillor for Chilton Ward North
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Miles RowStowmarket Town Councillor for Combs Ford Ward |
Oliver AmorowsonStowmarket Town Councillor for Chilton Ward South |
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Terence CarterStowmarket Town Councillor for Stow Thorney Ward |
Meetings & Events
Next meeting will be a Zoom virtual meeting in February 2021
If you wish to receive an invite, please email john [a] suffolkgreenparty.org.uk
While the present crisis and lockdown persist, Mid Suffolk Green Party will be holding virtual meetings. Green News will be available by email, so if you wish to receive this, please send your email and postal addresses to john [a] suffolkgreenparty.org.uk
- Mid Suffolk meetings generally held at Cafe 52, Crowe Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL
7:30 PM
- Meetings occasionally held in Woolpit, Eye, Walsham le Willows, Stowupland, Needham Market and other villages.
All Members and well-wishers welcome.
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