Dave Penny
DISTRICT COUNCILLOR FOR CLAYDON AND BARHAM
First elected in May 2023 and he represents Claydon and Barham
- He is a on the Sustainable Transport Working Group, the Gypsy and Traveller Steering Group, and frequently serves on the Planning Committee as a nominated substitute. He served as a member of the planning committee throughout this period.
- Prior to becoming an MSDC Councillor Dave served as a Parish Councillor for 9 years
- He has lived in Hemingstone and Coddenham for the last 24 years.
- Over the years Dave has been an active campaigner on several environmental issues.
- He believes in the value of strong Communities and is currently keen to develop rural sustainable transport and establish publicly accessible biodiverse green spaces.
AREAS DAVE REPRESENTS
Akenham, Ashbocking, Barham, Claydon, Coddenham, Gosbeck, Hemingstone, Henley and Whitton
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Home address:
Old Hall Cottage
Main Road
Hemingstone
IP6 9RJ
Phone: 01449 760367
Mobile: 07761 319157
Bus. email: david.penny@midsuffolk.gov.uk
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