Councillors

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Andrew Stringer,

Councillor for Mendlesham Ward

Andrew Stringer

The first ever elected Green Party District Councillor in Suffolk, Andrew was elected in the Mendlesham Ward back in 2003. He represents the villages of Mendlesham, Cotton and Wickham Skeith.
He has been re-elected in 2007, 2011 and 2015 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.
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John Matthissen,

Councillor for Onehouse Ward

First elected to Mid Suffolk District Council in 2007.
Re-elected, with an overall majority of 55% of the vote, in 2011, and 56% in 2015. Representing the villages of Onehouse, Great Finborough, Buxhall, Harleston and Shelland.
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.
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Rachel Eburne,

Councillor for Haughley & Wetherden Ward

Rachel Eburne

First elected to the District Council in a by-election in March 2010, since re-elected uncontested in 2011 and 2015;
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.

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Sarah Mansel,

Councillor for Elmswell Ward

Sarah Mansel

Elected 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.
Currently working as an instructor for Bikeability, the national programme or cycle training, and as an exam marker.

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Keith Welham,

Councillor for Stowupland Ward

Keith Welham

First elected in 2015, representing Stowupland and Creeting St. Peter. In 2018 Keith was elected to Chair the Scrutiny Committee.
Keith has been a Parish Councillor since 2002, and is currently serving his second term as Chairman.
Among many other community activities, he co-ordinated the 2013 and 2014 ‘Music on the Green’ events. He remains active locally as a Good Neighbour volunteer; a member of the group that produces Telstar, the village magazine; and also helps with the maintenance of public footpaths and play area equipment.
As Stowupland Parish Council’s Chairman, he has spoken out against proposals for a large housing development in the village.

Anne Killett,

Councillor for Barking and Somersham ward

Anne Killett

Our most recent Councillor, elected on June 2nd, Anne won a well-deserved though close victory over Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Labour opponents. The win, although by only 2 votes after a recount, was reflective of a strong committed local candidate with a large and enthusiastic support group behind her.

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