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Tuesday, 29 September 2026 See all Meet the Team Sharin Ingleby - Chair [email protected] I have lived in the parish for over 30 years and have a strong interest in the local community and its future. As a Parish Councillor, I am committed to representing residents’ views and helping to ensure the parish remains a welcoming and attractive place to live. I take a particular interest in local services, the environment, and community initiatives, and I enjoy working with fellow councillors and local organisations to support projects that benefit residents and enhance village life. Alison Bell - Vice Chair I moved to Acklington in 2022 with my partner and daughter after a long search for our first home together. Shortly after, we welcomed our lovely spaniel Alfie who was born here in the village. I started my career as a scientist working in the Medical School at University of Newcastle where I stayed for 17 years. The chance to travel and see a bit more of world came when I joined a Life Science Company where I stayed for 25 years, as initially a sales rep progressing into management looking after North Europe. Alfie and I are often seen walking through the village or one of the many surrounding footpaths. We normally stop and have chat with someone from the village or a visitor. Our conversations normally include what concerns us or what’s changing around us. I joined the parish council because I want to be able to influence decisions that affect our parish and contribute to the overall well-being of our community. Email: [email protected] Steve Thorpe I have lived in Acklington since 2003, having moved here from the Sussex coast with my family. I worked in the Civil Service for over 40 years retiring in 2019. I have always taken an active part in our local community. I enjoy walking my dog Barney around the village and chatting with everyone who I meet which keeps me abreast of local concerns that can be addressed at our local Parish Council meetings. I have been a Parish Councillor since 2017 and thoroughly enjoy being actively involved in planning for our future whilst still celebrating the history of Acklington. Email: [email protected] Steve Shanks - Councillor Email: [email protected] Simon Caiger My wife and I have lived in Acklington for very nearly ten years. I am a keen walker and enjoy using the footpaths around the village and the wider county. Having now retired from professional engineering I am pleased to have more time to contribute to the village community and was delighted to be accepted onto the Parish Council with this goal in mind. Mark Gatiss - Councillor I am proud to serve as a member of Acklington Parish Council and I’m keen to play an active role in supporting the village and its residents. Before moving into business, I served with Northumbria Police, working in a variety of operational and supervisory roles, including CID and custody management. I retired from policing in 2020 after a career centred on public service, problem-solving and working with communities. I now help to run Scarab4, a Northumberland-based marketing and communications agency. My work involves supporting businesses and organisations with their growth, strategy and communication. As a parish councillor, I am particularly interested in protecting Acklington’s character, supporting practical improvements to the village and making sure residents’ views are heard. Outside work, I enjoy spending time with my family and walking my dogs in the Northumberland countryside. [email protected] Ann McDougal - Councillor [email protected] I was born and brought up in Acklington attending the village school. I moved some years after University to work in Higher Education and then London in the City in Global communications before returning home to care for my mother. I currently work for the MS Society remotely. I am actively involved in St John the Divine church. I joined the Parish Council to help preserve my home village as a beautiful rural village and to put forward the concerns of the community. CASUAL VACANCY CASUAL VACANCY - EMAIL [email protected] to enquire or apply. CASUAL VACANCY CASUAL VACANCY - EMAIL [email protected] to enquire or apply. Bonnie Watson - Clerk & RFO Email: [email protected] Tel: 07729100219 Declaration of Interests All Members of the Council are required by law to complete a declaration of interest form to register their financial interests. These include: details of any employment or business carried out by them; the name of their employer; details of any Directorships; contracts between themselves/their firm and the Council; interests in land in the area. 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