Austin Davies
District Councillor for Thurston Ward
First elected in February 2022, and then again in May 2023 alongside David Bradbury as a District Councillor representing Thurston Ward.
- Austin grew up on a hill farm in Wales. His career in agricultural development has taken him all over the world, including several years working in the Falkland Islands.
- He’s a keen gardener, walker and cyclist. “I love living in Thurston and I am excited about representing this area – it’s a very special part of Suffolk and needs to be protected from further development.”
Areas Austin represents
Mid Suffolk District Council
Beyton, Norton, Stowlangtoft, Thurston and Tostock as your Green Party district councillor.
Get in touch
Mid Suffolk District Council
Email: austin.davies@midsuffolk.gov.uk
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