Helen Geake

District Councillor for Elmswell & Woolpit Ward

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First elected in May 2019 until May 2023 representing the ward of Elmswell and Woolpit, before handing over the reigns to Jen Overett.

  • She is an archaeologist, holds a doctorate, and has spent much of her career with the Portable Antiquities Scheme, which records archaeological objects found by members of the public
  • Helen also spent six years as part of Channel 4’s Time Team and is now part of the revived Time Team series.
  • Helen is keenly interested in politics at the national level, especially macro-economics, housing policy, and social security safety nets.
  • She has stood for Parliament three times, and in 2019 achieved the fourth best Green result in the country.
  • She is a Parish Councillor for Woolpit.
  • Helen lives in Woolpit

Areas Helen represents

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Parish Councillor, Woolpit Parish Council

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Britain’s first Green-run council has passed a significant milestone with approval of its first budget

By news | 25 February 2024

Mid Suffolk Full Council met to debate budgets for the 2024/25 year Introducing the proposals, Councillor Rachel Eburne said: “This Green Administration wishes to provide quality services to residents and businesses, invest in the district for the future while exercising good financial management. In the long term, this means ensuring the finances are secure, despite […]

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Beaver release in Suffolk

By news | 10 February 2024

Green Party councillors were very pleased to be invited to see the release of beavers in Suffolk, for what is believed to be the first time in the County. Dr Dan Pratt, councillor, ecologist and parliamentary candidate for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, said: “We welcome the release as a contribution to both flood alleviation […]

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