Rachel Eburne

District Councillor for Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden Ward

Rachel Eburne

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.

Get in touch

Mid Suffolk District Council

Shrub Farm
Fir Tree Lane
Haughley
Stowmarket
IP14 3RL

Mobile:  07768 460108

Email:  rachel.eburne@midsuffolk.gov.uk

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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. Photo by @stuartatkinsphotography

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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