ARDLEIGH PARISH Council Members

CHAIR

Chris became Chair of our Council in May 2023.

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. 

JOINT VICE CHAIR

After 18 years as Chair Tim is now Joint Vice Chair.  

He is 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.

JOINT VICE CHAIR 

 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 17 years and joined the Parish Council after she gave up work. She felt it would be a great way to meet new people, get involved in the local community and keep herself active.  Since joining she has worked on the Neighbourhood Plan as secretary to the Steering Group and Working Group, helped to start Ardleigh’s Volunteer Litter Pickers and has also helped to organise the first Ardleigh Showcase.  She has taken an active part in the campaign against the Pylons and Substations, as well as comment on the development of the proposed Garden Community and various other planning applications.  Another of her tasks, alongside another Councillor, is to carry out a monthly check on the upkeep of the Cemetery.  Carolyn spends about 2 to 3 hours per week on Parish Council business, which includes preparing for the monthly Parish Council meeting and attending other meetings when she is available. 

 Councillor

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

Emma joined the Council in 2021 and has lived in Ardleigh all her life.  Many residents will know her as a driving force behind community initiatives such as the hampers for Kings and Queens of Ardleigh and for the visit of Father Christmas 

   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  

PARISH 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.

The role of the Clerk includes advising the Council on their responsibilities and supporting Councillors to implement Council decisions for the benefit of our community.

   DEPUTY CLERK  

Diane joined Ardleigh Parish Council in May 2023, having previously worked as Clerk to a village council in another part of Essex.   Diane has enjoyed living in the centre of Ardleigh since February 2022. 

  There are 4 vacancies.