Chairman
Cllr Robert Gordon-James
Robert has spent a career working in the property industry. He has previously resided in Hartfield where he was also a parish councillor and moved to Groombridge in 2014. Robert has always wanted to use his experience and knowledge to the benefit of the local community and sees the Parish Council as the ideal opportunity to do this.
Vice Chairman
Cllr Penny Lawne
Penny moved to Groombridge from Tunbridge Wells eleven years ago and loves the village . Wanting to contribute to community life, Penny joined the parish council, using a background in law, and the experience and knowledge gained as a volunteer with Citizens Advice and Samaritans, to support her role as a councillor.
Groombridge Ward
Cllr Nick Anderson
- Finance Committee
- Staff Committee
- Climate and Ecology Advisory Group
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Cllr Robert Gordon-James
- Council Chairman
- Planning Committee
- Finance Committee
- Staff Committee
01892 315578
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Cllr Penny Lawne
- Councillor Vice Chairman
- Planning Committee
- Staff Committee
- Finance Committee
01892 864333
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Cllr Beth Rhodes
- Planning Committee
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Cllr Deviani Parekh-Jones
- Planning Committee
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Cllr Sue Skinner
Currently applying for exemption from publication of Register of Members’ Interests
(please contact parish office for further details)
01892 870322
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Nicky Stirling
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Cllr Judi Tuke
- Speedwatch Coordinator
- Climate and Ecology Advisory Group
0796 859 9778
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Cllr Linsey Winter
- Finance Committee
- Staff Committee
- Climate and Ecology Advisory Group
07775 970921
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Vacancy
Marden’s Hill Ward
Cllr Emma Bowers
07704 678 829
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Cllr Alan Gaukroger
- Planning Committee
- Staff Committee
- FinanceCommittee
01892 482300
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Cllr Jill Pardey
- Planning Committee
01892 661882
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Staff
Kelly Gaynor
- Clerk to Council
- Clerk to Staff Committee
- Clerk to Rights of Way Committee
The Proper Officer (Clerk)
The Clerk, Proper Officer – Overall management of the running of the Parish Council’s business. Guides the Parish Council on policy, legal and procedural issues. Manages Parish Council staff and external contractors. Responsible for agendas and minutes for meetings of the Council. Clerk for the Rights of Way Committee and Staffing Committee including preparation of reports for Council and Committees.
Debbie Siddle
- Clerk to Finance Committee
Finance Officer
Responsible Finance Officer – Responsible for ensuring that the Council complies with current financial legislation. Responsible for the preparation of the Budget and the Precept request. Keeps the Council’s accounts and prepares records for audit and VAT purposes. Clerk for the Finance and Admin Committee
Natalie Brett
- Clerk to Planning Committee
Assistant Clerk
Supports the Parish Clerk in the running of the Parish Council’s business. Responsible for the Planning Committee, Air Traffic Group, Road Safety Group, events and production of the Parish Council Newsletter.
Stephanie Chapman
- Clerk to Climate and Ecology working group
Community Engagement Coordinator
Coordinates the Council’s volunteering and community engagement opportunities, climate and ecology related partnership projects and maintaining internet-based channels that keep the Council connected with the community. Clerk to the Climate and Ecology Advisory Group.
Katrina Gordon-James
- Climate and Ecology Advisory Group
Volunteer Admin
Assists with the wide variety of admin tasks which are part of the Parish Council, is involved in the Parish Council’s projects and events, and supports the office team in their roles.
Barry Agutter
Volunteer Highways Coordinator
Although the Parish Council are not responsible for highway matters many of the questions, queries and complaints that come into the office are highway related. The co-ordinator role is a volunteer role that has been created to assist the Parish Council in understanding and explaining highway issues, to give advice to Councillors and follow up cases reported to East Sussex County Council and their contractor or East Sussex highways.
Alex Chenchik
Parish Maintenance Person
Working within the Parish to keep our busiest pavements clear, undertake play inspections and general maintenance.
