District Councillor for Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden Ward
First elected in a by-election in March 2010 representing the Haughley & Wetherden Ward. Re-elected uncontested in 2011 and 2015. Re-elected in May 2019 representing the new Ward of Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden (including Old Newton & Dagworth with Gipping). Rachel won again in May 2023 alongside Janet Pearson.
- Rachel was the Leader of the Green Group at the District Council until June 2021
- She was Chair of the Scrutiny Committee from May 2011 to May 2019
- Rachel is Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources on Mid Suffolk District Council
- Her experience is in business management and after gaining an MSc in Environmental Politics she worked for a national charity, Women’s Environmental Network.
- In a trustee role, Rachel has worked with Suffolk Wildlife Trust and the East of England Apples & Orchards Project as well as local organisations.
- Locally she is a keen advocate of expanding wildlife areas, community orchards and tree-planting, and improving foot and cycle paths as well as providing sustainable housing for young people and the elderly.
- Rachel lives in Haughley Green.
Areas Rachel represents
Mid Suffolk District Council
Wetherden, Haughley, Old Newton, Gipping, Stowupland as your Green Party district councillor, jointly with Janet Pearson. Mid Suffolk District Council Profile
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