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Parish Councillors
Simon Rixon
chair@charsfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk
(Chair)
Alex Ward
alex.ward@charsfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk
Edward Youngman
edward.youngman@charsfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk
Sally Haird
sally.haird@charsfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk
Charmaine Jay
charmaine.jay@charsfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk
Max Smith-Creasey
max.smith-creasey@charsfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk
Clerk to Parish Council, Viviane Ward
clerk@charsfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk
There is 1 Councillor vacancy.
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Here is a little more information on your Parish Council
Simon Rixon (Chair)
I joined the Parish Council mid 2024 following some work on the 2024 road safety survey plan. A resident of Charsfield, Elizabeth and I have lived in St Peter’s Close since 2022, previously Hacheston and Hertfordshire, with grown-up children in London and Bishop’s Stortford. Now retired from a career in the tech industry, more recently I was a DVLA instructor for learner motorcycle riding, I’ve been active in the road safety voluntary sector for 25yrs and I remain an examiner in East Suffolk for advanced motorcycle riding tests. Otherwise, I spend time with family, anything on two wheels and walking and travelling from our campervan.
Ed Youngman (Councillor)
I have been on Parish Council for a couple of years now and have lived in the village all of my life. I am the fifth generation in a family farming business based in Charsfield, my family have been farming here since 1877. We grow wheat, barley, apples, pears, plums & blackcurrants (for Ribena), as well as diversifying into shepherds huts for holiday lets. Outside of work, I am married with one young daughter and I play hockey for Ipswich.
Sally Haird (Councillor)
I was born and brought up in Charsfield and returned to the village in 2016 following a career teaching in various counties.Chris and I lived in California in the US for 7 years where I volunteered at the St Vincent de Paul Free Dining Room. I now occupy my time with voluntary work locally including St Elizabeth Hospice in the Compassionate Conversations team and at the Suffolk Community Foundation. I became a councillor in 2021.
Alex Ward (Councillor)
I am a member of Charsfield Parish Council and live in the village with my wife and our two young boys. Having previously lived in Devon and on the west coast of Scotland, I value strong rural communities, and I am passionate about raising my children in a countryside setting. I enjoy cycling, socialising, supporting local initiatives and sports clubs, and I aim to keep things as local as possible in day-to-day village life. I work in healthcare and bring experience in safety, planning and governance to parish matters, with a commitment to helping Charsfield remain a welcoming and well-connected rural community.
Charmaine Jay (Councillor)
I moved to Charsfield in 2019. I live my husband, two daughters, one of whom attends the local school. I am currently taking a career break from working as a qualified social worker. Now I am work for my husband. I enjoy crafting and walking our mischievous puppy when I get spare time (which is not often!). I have never been a councillor before but have feel like I have a good sense of community spirit and am enthusiastic to support Charsfield!
Max Smith-Creasey (Councillor)
– To be introduced soon!
Viviane Ward (Parish Clerk)
I have lived in Charsfield with Steve, my husband, for 6 years now. I recently retired from BT and am now enjoying having more free time to travel, learn French, read, garden, visit the gym and see friends! I wander how I ever had time to work! I am enjoying the challenge of Parish Clerk, especially getting to know more people in the village and understanding how a Parish operates.
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