ARDLEIGH PARISH Council Members

CHAIRMAN

Tim, a Chartered Surveyor and originally from Oldham, moved to Ardleigh in January 1988. He played football and cricket for Ardleigh for many years before injuries - and age -  took their toll. He joined the Parish Council in 1997 and was elected as Chair in 2005. He is also currently Chair of the Governing Body of Ardleigh St Mary's CE Primary School and is actively involved with Essex Junior Squash.

 VICE CHAIRMAN 

 Richard has been a Parish Councillor for over 25 years, trying to make our village great.

CLERK AND 

RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER

Rachel has worked for Ardleigh Parish Council since September 2019.  She previously worked in Higher Education and the voluntary sector.

Sally has lived in Ardleigh for her entire life and is in her first term as a Parish Councillor. She hopes to assist in keeping Ardleigh a wonderful place to live for future generations.  

  Jayne has lived in Ardleigh since 1989, working alongside her husband in running their family business.She became a Parish Councillor in 2016. 

 Carolyn has lived in Ardleigh for 14 years and until retirement worked for The Prince's Trust and the NHS.  She was also involved in her husband's business delivering organic produce across Essex.  She is interested in rural issues, liaises with our PCSO and regularly checks on the condition of the cemetery.  She is a member of the local Horticultural Society and will be working on our Neighbourhood Plan. 

 Clive joined the Council in January 2021 details to follow

Emma joined in 2021- more to follow 

 Emma joined in 2021- more to follow 

   Jonathan is a barrister, mediator and arbitrator and has lived in Harts Lane for the last 3 years. Jonathan is an active supporter of local businesses. A keen sportsman, Jonathan plays football and tennis and is a season ticket holder at Colchester United  

 Chris has lived in Ardleigh since 1990. He became a Parish Councillor for the second time in 2019. He has in the past been Vice Chair of Governors of St Mary’s Ardleigh and Treasurer of the Ardleigh and District Horticultural Society.