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Steve Voller (Chairman)
I work in the software industry which has seen me and my family live abroad before returning to the UK and settling in Banwell in 2003. Our two boys both went to Banwell Primary School and Churchill Academy.
Banwell is a growing parish so we need to work hard to keep a community spirit and to make it a positive area to live, learn, work and play in. Banwell’s going to change over the coming years. We need to reclaim our village from the traffic, welcome newcomers and get the right balance between residents in the village and those outside it.
I’m used to getting things done and bring a ‘can-do’ spirit to my work as a parish councillor. I’ll work collaboratively with other councillors at parish and district level to make our collective voice heard.
My interests vary between flying, keeping fit, riding a motorbike (SORN’d at the moment sadly) and appreciating the area we live in. Often that’s while being walking our goldendoodle – feel free to stop and chat to me as he usually gets all the attention.
Email:
steve.voller@banwellparishcouncil.gov.uk
Phone
: 07977 536145
Working Groups:
Sustainability, Wolvershill Development Liaison & Wolvershill Development.
Declaration:
Click here to view the Declaration of Interests for Steve Voller.
Mike Bailey
I have lived in North Somerset for 40 years and since 2019 in Banwell I have worked in the Printing industry for 50 years travelling to many parts of Europe.and now work as a consultant.
My wife Viv and myself have 3 grown up children who all live within a 30-minute drive.
Viv has retired from a lifelong career in nursing and has totally embraced village life, joining in several village groups.
My main passion is rugby at all levels and the environment.
As a Parish Councillor, I work with my fellow Councillors to make Banwell a better place for everyone to enjoy.
Email:
mike.bailey@banwellparishcouncil.gov.uk
Phone
: 07831 838578
Committees:
Employment, Planning,YCC
Working Groups:
Environment & Wolvershill Development Weekly Play Area visual check
Outside Bodies:
Churchill and Langford Minibus Society, Meadfields Stakeholders. ALCA
Declaration:
Click here to view the Declaration of Interests for Mike Bailey
Simon Arlidge
My wife and I have lived in Banwell for 23 years and in that time have grown to both love the area and the many super friends we have made. However, Banwell faces many challenges in the coming years - not the least of which is maintaining its village identity. As a recent retiree, I hope my experience can help support the community to develop strategies that will enhance and secure Banwell's future.
My background is varied. Leaving school early I worked as a supervisor in a cement factory (London), journalist, hotel owner (Australia) and as an academic for the last 25 years specialising in rural land management (Bristol). I have many passions! I have been a lifelong motorcyclist; love songwriting and playing the guitar; walking through landscapes and have many strong links still with Australia which I visit regularly.
Email:
simon.arlidge@banwellparishcouncil.gov.uk
Telephone:
07956 030305
Committees:
Employment, Planning
Working Groups:
Environment & Wolvershill Development
Declaration:
Click here to view the Declaration of Interests for Simon Arlidge
Andrew Base
My wife and I are originally from Bristol we moved to Banwell in Feb 2015 and we are so pleased that we did, we love the area and the community.
I have recently retired from a 40 year career in Aerospace Engineering but I felt that I still needed something to keep my mind active and becoming a Banwell Parish councillor was the perfect fit.
As a councillor I hope to work together with the community to help maintain our great village and if possible make it an even better.
Email:
andrew.base@banwellparishcouncil.gov.uk
Committees:
Employment & Youth & Community Centre
Declaration:
Click here to view the Declaration of Interests for Andrew Base
Steve Davies
I have lived in the village my whole life and enjoy bell ringing, reading, archaeology and researching my family history. Over the years I have seen Banwell change in many ways some for the better some for the worse. I am passionate about preserving the historic nature of the village and getting a bypass.
Email:
steve.davies@banwellparishcouncil.gov.uk
Telephone:
01934 822245
Committees:
Planning and Appeals
Working Parties:
Cemetery & Memorials
Declaration:
Click here to view the Declaration of Interests for Steven Davies
Mike Dolling
I studied photography and film production and joined Kodak in 1977. I travelled throughout Europe supporting the launch of sensitised materials and chemical processes, and became the UK National Sales Manager for Kodak Professional. I am now retired, and we moved to Banwell 10 years ago. My daughter teaches at a local school, and my son works for Rolls-Royce.
Banwell has a unique history, and although change is inevitable, it is how we choose to manage that change that can make a significant difference to our village life. I am passionate about ensuring that we maintain our village identity and, as far as possible, that any future developments are ultimately for the benefit of the people of Banwell and the surrounding areas.
Email:
mike.dolling@banwellparishcouncil.gov.uk
Telephone:
07939 590154
Declaration:
Click here to view the Declaration of Interests for Mike Dolling
Paul Harding
I am currently employed in the public sector within the law enforcement community. Having moved to Banwell in 2008 to be with my now wife, after some years not getting involved, I joined the Parish Council in 2014 to meet new people in the village and help make Banwell a better place to live.
I can't solve the traffic, but I am committed to making the Parish Council, more modern, efficient, and relevant. The more we are all on line, the less people communicate. You will see me wandering around the village with the Parish, second-hand dog. I am the one with the panama or trilby, depending on the season. Happy to stop and chat about local issues any time.
Email:
paul.harding@banwellparishcouncil.gov.uk
Telephone:
01934 822017 / 07974 392245
Committees:
Planning, Youth & Community Centre & Employment.
Working Groups:
Cemetery & Memorials, Environment, Wolvershill Development Liaison & Wolvershill Development.
Outside Bodies:
Avon Local Council Association and NSC Standards sub-committee.
Other:
Vehicle Activated Speed sign, weekly play area visual checks
Declaration:
Click here to view the Declaration of Interests for Paul Harding
Darren Salvage
Bio to follow
Email:
darren.salvage@banwellparishcouncil.gov.uk
Phone:
Outside Bodies:
Mead Fields Stakeholders & Mead Fields Hub.
Declaration:
Click here to view the Declaration of Interests for Darren Salvage
Matthew Thomson
My wife’s family have lived in Banwell for the better part of 50 years. She was born and raised here, but we met in Plymouth at University (I grew up in Devon). After leaving Plymouth to further our careers, we returned to the family home in Banwell whilst commuting to jobs in Bristol. After a time, we moved to Bristol to avoid the commute, but moved back to Banwell in August 2021 realising that city life isn’t for us, and because we’ve recently had a son, we wanted him to grow up close to family and in a rural setting.
I’m currently employed as a Civil Servant, but previously worked in Higher Education for several years. As soon as we returned to Banwell, I knew I wanted to join the parish council. Part of this is to learn about how government works at its lowest level, and the other part is to proactively be a part of it. Our extended family lives in the village, and I want to help make Banwell as good a place to live as possible.
You might see me walking around with my son and two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Always happy to meet new people and have a chat, so if you see me feel free to say high and bring up any issues you might want discussing.
Email:
matthew.thomson@banwellparishcouncil.gov.uk
Phone
: 07809 227668
Committees:
Planning, Youth & Community Centre & Employment Appeals.
Working Group:
Environment, Wolvershill Development Liaison & Wolvershill Development.
Outside bodies:
Banwell in Bloom & Banwell School Governor.
Other:
Weekly play area visual checks; Vehicle Activated Speed sign
Declaration:
Click here to view the Declaration of Interests for Matthew Thomson
Tara Wright
I moved to Banwell from Bristol in 2020 and was sworn in as a member of the Parish Council in August 2022. I am delighted to be supporting and representing the community on local matters.
I have a strong interest in providing positive opportunities for young people, having worked in education previously for 16 years and having served as a primary school governor for 4.
In my professional roles I have specialised in youth mental health, wellbeing and safeguarding. I also take an active interest in sustainability and environmental issues.
Email:
tara.wright@banwellparishcouncil.gov.uk
Committees:
Youth & Community Centre
Working Parties:
Sustainability
Outside Bodies:
Banwell & Winscombe Patient Participation Group
Declaration:
Click here to view the Declaration of Interests for Tara Wright
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