West Mersea Town Council: 12 councillors, clerk
West Mersea Town Council is a town council in Colchester, at level 2 of the ten levels of power. It names 12 councillors, with Bob Jenkins as Mayor, and Kirsty Wadsworth as clerk. Every name comes from the council's own website: Councillors & Staff, read 4 November 2026 (saved copy).
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bob Jenkins | Mayor |
| Carl Powling | Councillor |
| Christopher Perera | Councillor |
| David Baker | Councillor |
| David Boylan | Councillor |
| John Akker MBE | Councillor |
| Kirsty Wadsworth | Clerk |
| Martin Parsons | Councillor |
| Maxine Williams | Councillor |
| Nigel Hinderwell | Councillor |
| Robert Davidson | Councillor |
| Sophie Weaver | Councillor |
| Teresa Webster | Councillor |
Who has power over West Mersea
- Colchester City Council the principal council (level 3), 51 councillors
- The full ladder of power over Colchester, from the council up to the G20
- All 14 town and parish councils in Colchester
Where this comes from
Councillors & Staff, read 4 November 2026 (saved copy). Council website: westmerseatowncouncil.gov.uk. Names are as the council publishes them; the list is read again on a schedule, and anyone the council removes drops off. Name or role out of date? Tell us.