John Matthissen
District Councillor for Onehouse Ward
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First elected to in 2007 representing Onehouse Ward. Re-elected in 2011, 2015, 2019 again in May 2023.
- John is Chair of the Audit & Standards Committee
- John served as a member of a planning committee throughout this period
- He has previously served as a member of the former Environment Policy Panel, on Licensing Committee, for four years, as Vice-Chair of the Scrutiny Committee, and 2 terms on the Suffolk Standards Board
- John has been instrumental in many developments within the district including bringing a new NHS dentist to Stowmarket, improving cycle-paths and bus routes, and campaigning for improvement to Needham Market Station
- John has lived in Suffolk for many years, most recently in Finborough and now in Needham Market
Areas John represents
Mid Suffolk District Council
Combs, Great Finborough, Harleston, Little Finborough, Onehouse and Shelland as your Green Party district councillor.
Get in touch
Mid Suffolk District Council
Home address:
2 Brick Kiln Cottages
Barretts Lane
Needham Market
IP6 8RZ
Phone: 01449 258894
Mobile: 07976 308128
Email: john.matthissen@midsuffolk.gov.uk
For Green Party enquiries:
john@suffolkgreenparty.org.uk
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