Source: https://www.tickhilltowncouncil.gov.uk/Meet_Your_Councillors_18997.aspx Read: 2026-11-04 SHA-256 of the file as fetched: 23f67dfb89ad66151a2d770075f9ff7f65ec02fef4701dbbc6604c8808aefd5a Meet Your Councillors - Tickhill Town Council Toggle navigation Home Home About Tickhill The Council The Council Meet Your Councillors Documents & Policies Finance Planning Planning Planning Applications Neighbourhood Plan Meetings and Minutes News & Information News & Information Road Closures Useful Numbers and Links Useful Numbers and Links Health & Wellbeing CDC & Local MP Other Services Local Groups & Organisations Contact Us Pavilion Hire Committee Structure & Members 2025-2026 Outside Committee Structure and Members CDC Parish Council's Joint Consultative Committee Anita Johnson Tickhill Parish Room Committee Paula Thomas YLCA SY Branch (Vice Chair) Anita Johnson Tickhill Litter Picking Steve Redman Tickhill Today Magazine Admin Support submits the newsletter Tickhill Town Council Committees * indicates chairperson of each committee Finance Committee (4 members) Paula Thomas , Chris Taylor, Anita Johnson, Sai Patel Staffing Committee (4 members) Anita Johnson *, Baz Cooper, Doug Cartwright, Ian Smith Working /Task & Finish Groups Pavilion Management Working Group Chris Taylor* , Doug Carwright, Anita Johnson, Sai Patel Events Working Group Paula Thomas* , Baz Cooper, Ian Smith, Anita Johnson 250th Buttercross Event (sub) Working Group) Paula Thomas*, Baz Cooper, Ian Smith, Anita Johnson, Ex-officio member Richard Fawcett, Ex- officio member Gillian Fawcett Young Persons Working Group Paula Thomas, Sai Patel, Chris Taylor, Ex-officio Member David Rowse Car Park Working Group Doug Cartwright* , Ian Smith, Chris Taylor, Ex-Officio Member Geoff Foulds Community Orchard Working Group Anita Johnson* , Ian Smith, Paula Thomas, Ex-Officio Member Chris Gravill Neighbourhood Plan Task & Finish Group C. Taylor, I. Smith, P. Thomas and Ex-Officio Member Peter Walker Meet Your Councillors Anita Johnson 07949509257 anita.johnson@tickhilltowncouncil.gov.uk Register of interests Paula Thomas Vice Chair paula.thomas@tickhilltowncouncil.gov.uk Register of interests Paula first moved to Tickhill in 1980 and attended St Mary’s School. Work took her to a variety of locations following University, but she maintained local links and returned to Tickhill in 2004 with her then young family, and has been here ever since. Paula is known by many in Tickhill as the producer of Tickhill Today magazine, which she launched over 20 years ago. She is well known in the community and is a trustee of Tickhill Community Library, Trustee and Chair of Tickhill Community Connections and a member of Tickhill Together. Paula also founded Poppies for Tickhill, a group that creates Poppy displays for Remembrance in Tickhill. Paula has 13 years' experience as a Parent Governor of local schools (8 at St Mary’s, 5 at Sir Thomas Wharton), where she developed many skills that she hopes will benefit her as a Councillor. Paula has a particular interest in improving facilities for young people, which prompted her to initiate the introduction of Teen Café evenings locally, and she continues to support these. With a degree in Business Management and Finance, 10 years in Banking and 20 years running her own business, Paula brings a wealth of experience to the council. Paula’s decision to join Tickhill Town Council stems from a desire to make a difference and get things done. Tickhill is a great place to live, but there is always room for improvement, and Paula would like to see ongoing enhancements to our environment and improvements to facilities for the benefit of all residents, as well as for local businesses and visitors to Tickhill. Chris Taylor Chair 07983 170745 chris.taylor@tickhilltowncouncil.gov.uk Register of interests Recently retired, Chris has had the privilege of living and working in Tickhill all his life. From his late teens Chris has contributed to many organisations in Tickhill; he was the first Leo President, Chair of St. Mary's PTA and a Governor at St. Mary's. He was also one of the founding members of Tickhill running club. Chris brings a wealth of experience to the council, having extensive experience at board level in his retail career at NISA and serving as a Trustee of the Charity ‘Making a Difference Locally’. Chris says, "I hope to draw on my experiences to fulfil my role as a Town Councillor for the benefit of all who live in and visit Tickhill". Doug Cartwright doug.cartwright@tickhilltowncouncil.gov.uk Register of interests Prior to moving to Tickhill two years ago Doug lived in Bawtry for over ten years and was an active member of Bawtry Town Council where he was involved with the refurbishment of the Market Hill car park, organising the annual senior citizens Christmas lunch, the re-siting of the war memorial, the tendering and installation of the electric charging points and numerous other projects. He was also deputy mayor/vice chair for five of the ten years he served on the council. He was also an active member of the Bawtry Residents Group, chairing the group for more than four years and helping to raise the profile of the groups Facebook page and increase its membership from 300 members to over 6000 members. Prior to retiring in 2020 Doug held senior management roles in the rail industry and local government before establishing his own Health, Safety & Emergency Resilience consultancy in 2013. Doug enjoys playing an active role in the community in which he lives and believes joining Tickhill Town Council will give him the opportunity to make a positive contribution for the benefit of residents, retailers and visitors to Tickhill. Vacancy Baz Cooper 07919387404 baz.cooper@tickhilltowncouncil.gov.uk Register of interests Meet Baz, a dedicated and dynamic member of the Tickhill Town Council. With a military career spanning various tours, Baz brings a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to serving the community. As a passionate mental health advocate, he understands the importance of supporting those in need and actively promotes well-being and resilience. Baz is a proud supporter of the Doncaster Veterans Group, including Fit Forces, where he works with others to enhance the lives of fellow veterans. His deep-rooted dedication to the veteran community is a testament to his unwavering sense of duty and camaraderie. In addition to his council responsibilities, Baz serves as an instructor for a reputable training company (Network Training Partnership), collaborating with government agencies to deliver a diverse range of courses. His expertise and enthusiasm for teaching reflect his belief in the power of education and personal development. Baz’s decision to join the Tickhill Town Council stems from his desire to make a tangible difference and contribute to continue making Tickhill an exceptional place to live. His vision for the community is one of unity, growth, and continuous improvement. Baz would like to extend his heartfelt thanks to everyone for welcoming him into this role. He is excited to work alongside his fellow Council members and the wonderful residents of Tickhill to build a brighter future together. VACANCY Sai Patel sai.patel@tickhilltowncouncil.gov.uk Register of interests Sai has lived in Tickhill since 2008, and has worked in education for his entire career, including leadership roles in schools, serving as an HMI for Ofsted, and working as an Education Advisor for the Department for Education. He currently supports schools in Sheffield. Sai is honoured to be able to support the Council and the community in keeping Tickhill as a wonderful place to live, work, and visit. He is keen to retain the special character and heritage of Tickhill whilst also preparing it for the future. Sai relishes spending time with his wife and two young children and enjoys travel and reading. Ian Smith 07484 250281 ian.smith@tickhilltowncouncil.gov.uk Register of interests Married with three grown children, Ian moved to Tickhill in 1987 following two years in Houston, Texas. Initially trained as a Metallurgist working at the BSC research labs in Rotherham, Ian switched to Engineering Software Development and Information Management in 1980 with Davy Computing and has remained in that field ever since. Following a brief attempt at retirement, Ian returned to work for “one last project” in 2020. When not working, Ian is an avid board gamer and will happily play games that take 15 minutes or 15 hours. He enjoys classic rock and blues music, ideally live, is very interested in history, particularly local, naval and military, and enjoys visiting the sites he has researched. He has travelled extensively, both for work and pleasure and particularly enjoys long road trips, especially if they’re made up along the way. He relished in the adventure of returning from Baku to the U.K. overland following the 2010 Icelandic volcano eruption. Ian is also an active member of the Steampunk community, a collection of wonderful inventive, engaging and accepting eccentrics who enjoy re-enacting a Victorian period that never existed. © Tickhill Town Council. All Rights Reserved. Design by Vision ICT Ltd - Accessibility Statement .