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Council Members – Figheldean Parish Council
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The current Parish Council members are:
Tina Cole, Chair
Lead Responsibilities: Chair, Ablington Woods, Grass Cutting and Waste
Supports: Media & Communications.
Tina is the ex Design Editor for The News in Portsmouth. She says: “Moving to Figheldean 12 years ago was a huge change of pace for me. I love it here, it’s such a wonderful community and I enjoy the challenges that leading the PC brings.” Tina also co-organises Figgle Fest.
Email =
t.cole@figheldeanparishcouncil.gov.uk
Darrell Amison
Lead Responsibilities: Police, Neighbourhood Watch, Emergency Services and DIO liaison. River Avon.
Darrell moved to Figheldean in 2015 having previously lived in Larkhill and Durrington. His interests are sports, history and conservation. He’s a member of the RSPB and the Services Dry Fly Fishing Association – “Time spent immersed in the beauty of the River Avon is a great joy.”
Email =
d.amison@figheldeanparishcouncil.gov.uk
Rev Mark Christian
Lead Responsibilities: Planning and Playground
Mark moved to Figheldean in 2023 on retirement. He was a vicar in North West Hampshire before this. He volunteers for the Samaritans in Salisbury and for the National Trust and says “Figheldean is the place I intend to live the rest of my life and being a Parish Councillor is one way I can give back to the community that sustains me”
Email =
m.christian@figheldeanparishcouncil.gov.uk
Marianne (Mazz) Blake
Lead Responsibilities: Playground, Playing Field and Multi-court.
Mazz moved to the village in 2020. She is a member of the Village Hall Committee, and
Figheldean Village Events Committee
. Mazz has been a child care social worker for over 20 years, working with child protection and looked after children, and has a keen interest in gardening and looking after animals.
Email =
m.blake@figheldeanparishcouncil.gov.uk
Gary Helawell
Lead Responsibilities: TBC
Gary moved to the village in 2000 and both his children attended the village Primary School before moving on. Originally from Yorkshire, Gary is proud of his roots but appreciates the welcoming atmosphere of village life. Having
now retired from working in infrastructure and defence projects he now feels is the right time for him make an active contribution to the village and support the efforts of the Parish Council. He enjoys painting, and is a member
Devizes Canoe Club.
Email =
g.helawell@figheldeanparishcouncil.gov.uk
Clerk to the Parish Council is:
Bethany Joyce, who you can contact using the following email address
clerk@fighledeanparishcouncil.gov.uk
Lead Responsibilities: Media and Communications.
Bethany has a background in museums, archaeology and heritage and currently manages and curates a museum. She has worked on a variety of community projects over the years and is also a published author. She has a particular interest
in local history and community.
Wiltshire Councillor:
The current Wiltshire Councillor for our ward is Ian Blair-Pilling.
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E-mail: clerk@figheldeanparishcouncil.gov.uk
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