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| Parish Councillor since: November 2005
Tony Hansen and his wife live and work in Caddington; their 2 children both attend Caddington Village School. Tony played a key role in overseeing the transition from the old schools to the new and expanding facility that is Caddington Village School, which is now recognised as one of the best in the county. He has chaired the Parish Council since May 2006 and sat on more committees than we can list here!
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| Parish Councillor since: May 2010 Kevin Collins, together with his wife and son, moved to Caddington in 2005 having previously lived in Slip End for many years. As a family, they are keen to support the community around them. Kevin runs his own business and he also sits on the committees for the Youth Club, Carnival Committee and CaSE4. Kevin was elected Vice Chairman in May 2011.
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 | John Beaumont-Kerridge |
Parish Councillor
71 The Crescent
Caddington Beds LU1 4HZ
Email: John@jbk.co.uk
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| Parish Councillor since: May 2011
John Beaumont-Kerridge has lived in the village for over 10 years; he and his wife enjoy the local atmosphere that Caddington provides. John has worked at the University of Bedfordshire for over 22 years and prior to that was Deputy Director for the London Borough of Camden Recreation Department, giving him experience of local government processes and procedures.
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 | Ox (Michael) Bird |
Parish Councillor
35 Manor Road
Caddington Bedfordshire LU1 4EE
Tel: 01582 410441
Email: m.bird@caddington.com
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| Parish Councillor since: February 2010
Ox (Michael) Bird, known to many simply as "Ox", is a passionate believer in putting back into the village as much as he can. Michael is a team player, often recruited to help others and sometimes acting as chair to anchor a committee but always ensuring that things get done. He is involved with the Youth Club, Carnival, CaSE4 and even brings Father Christmas to Caddington!
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 | Sharon Gardner |
Parish Councillor
39 Woodside Rd
Lower Woodside
Slip End LU1 4DJ
Tel: 01582 725356
Email: sharongardner@sky.com
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| Parish Councillor since: March 2009
Sharon Gardner is a familiar face to many around Caddington, through her involvement with the Parish Council, CaSE4, and also as a governor at Caddington Village School. Never scared of a challenge, Sharon has been an impassioned advocate for our community and is keen to see Caddington continue to thrive as a caring and supportive community in which to live.
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 | Andy Palmer |
Parish Councillor
24 Millfield Way
Caddington LU1 4EH
Tel: 01582 730834
Email: clerk@caddington.com
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| Parish Councillor since: May 1998
Andy Palmer has lived in the village for 60 years and is a familiar face around Caddington; his 3 children all attended local schools. He has been involved in local affairs for over 30 years and served on numerous and varied organisations; he has served on the Parish Council from 1998 and uses his extensive knowledge of planning regulations to head that Committee.
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 | Heather Palmer |
Parish Councillor
24 Millfield Way
Caddington LU1 4EH
Tel: 01582 730834
Email: clerk@caddington.com
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| Parish Councillor since: May 1998
Heather Palmer has lived in the village for 43 years, raising 3 sons in that time. She has always played an active part in village life and has served on the Parish Council from 1998. Heather is always keen to help enhance the community around her and has been the driving force behind many projects around the village.
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| Parish Councillor since: May 2011
Mark Russell is better known to some in the village as Gus. He has lived in Caddington for 34 years, was educated through local schools and now runs two businesses based in the village. He is married with 3 children and has a strong sense that his work and family life keep him in touch with what people think is right and wrong in the community.
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| Parish Councillor since: June 2009
Vanessa Smith has served as a Parish Councillor since 2009 and is a member of the planning committee. She is involved with Oststeinbek Twinning Association and Caddington Care, and a strong supporter of village activities. Vanessa campaigned against the NATS and Bushwood proposals and would like to keep trying to make Caddington an even better community in which to live.
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| Parish Councillor Responsibilities | |
At the Annual General Meeting on 16th May 2011, the following Parish Councillors were appointed to the below responsibilities:
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO WORKING GROUPS
CCTV T Hansen, A Palmer
Christmas Lighting M Bird, M Russell
Communications :Business Directory T Hansen & V Smith, Newsletter K Collins, Notice Boards A Palmer & V Smith, Web K Collins
Highways M Bird
Parks & Pond A Palmer, H Palmer, M Russell, M Gammons
Social & Events A Palmer, H Palmer, V Smith, M Gammons
Village Enhancement T Hansen, A Palmer, H Palmer, M Bird, K Collins, S Gardner, V Smith, M Russell,
J Beaumont-Kerridge, M Gammons
Youth T Hansen, M Bird, S Gardner
APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO BODIES
Aley Green Cemetery Committee (3 members) A Palmer, H Palmer, S Gardner
Leisure Gardens Management Committee (3 members) S Gardner, V Smith, M Russell
Caddington Recreation Association (2 members) M Bird, S Gardner
Collings-Wells Halls Management Committee (1 member) K Collins
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