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Syresham is a single ward covering the parish itself. There are 9 members who are elected every 4 years.
Parish Councillors
Cllr. Russell Woolley
Chair
Councillor Russ Woolley – Chair of Syresham Parish Council
As Chair of the Parish Council, Russ serves as an ex officio member of all committees and working groups.
Background:
Russ moved to Syresham from Towcester in 2013 and quickly became an active member of the village community. Following a long career in sales, he now works on a freelance basis and enjoys being actively involved with several local organisations, including
The Syresham Times
and the Take Your S.E.A.T. theatre company.
He values Syresham's welcoming and supportive community and is committed to helping shape the village's future through his role on the Parish Council.
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07772 028422
Email
cllrwoolley@syreshamparishcouncil.gov.uk
Register of Interests Cllr Russ Woolley
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Cllr. Chris Munsey
Vice Chair
Councillor Chris Munsey - Vice Chair
Cllr Munsey is the Vice Chair of the Parish Council and sits on all Council committees and working groups. She is partly responsible for Environmental Enhancement, Fly-tipping and Litter, and represents the Council on the
Syresham Times
committee. She is also one of the councillors responsible for Swingfield, Coordinator of the Emergency Planning Committee.
Background:
Chris has lived in Syresham for over 40 years. Before moving to the village, she worked as a linguist in London, and later became a fundraising organiser for Barnardo's while raising her family.
She served on the Parish Council from 1986 to 1998, before stepping down to run two businesses - a card distribution company and Kings Sutton Post Office. Chris returned to the Council in the early 2000s and has continued as a councillor ever since.
Over the years, Chris has been closely involved in village life - running the Playgroup, serving as Secretary of the Friends of the School, School Governor, Treasurer of the Sports and Social Club, Chair of the Village Hall, and Secretary of the History Society, Gardening Club, and
Syresham Times
Committee.
She has also organised many community events including the School May Day Fete, Scarecrow Festival, Village of the Year entry, Open Gardens, Cricket Teas, the weekly Coffee Shop, and various village outings.
Chris has been married to Nigel for 54 years and has two married sons and four grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, reading, and painting - and remains passionate about Syresham and its future.
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07526 641164
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cllrmunsey@syreshamparishcouncil.gov.uk
Register of Interests Cllr Chris Munsey
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Cllr. Adam Jeskins
Councillor
Councillor Adam Jeskins
Cllr Jeskins is the Chair of the Staffing and Complaints Committees and is responsible for Internal Financial Control of the Council and GDPR Compliance. Cllr Jeskins is also on the Flooding and Emergency Planning Committee, as well as the following working groups: Swingfield, Village Design and Enhancement and Website Committee. Cllr Jeskins is jointly responsible for Roads, Pavements and Traffic Management and is joint Police Liaison Officer.
Background:
I am Brackley born and bred, and have been part of the Syresham Village community since the age of 13 when I first started volunteering at the Sports & Social Club supporting with the maintenance of the cricket ground. A few years later I became the Head Groundsman, and was elected into the position of Club Secretary in 2005. I have held numerous positions throughout the Sports & Social Club, Cricket and Football Clubs and was instrumental in the formation of the Youth elements of each Club and obtaining accreditations as an FA Charter Standard Football Club and an ECB Clubmark Accredited Cricket Club. I was appointed as an Honorary Life Member of the Sports & Social Club in 2005.
In addition to my roles at the Sports Club, I have been a Trustee of the Village Hall since 2005, Trustee of the Take Your S.E.A.T. theatre company which I first joined in 2000 and Parish Councillor since 2010 and enjoy being actively involved in Village activities.
I have an extensive and broad ranging career. My professional background commenced in the Construction industry in 1999, completing my BSc(Hons) in Northampton and qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor, Chartered Building Engineer and Project Manager. I also qualified as a Chartered Environmentalist in 2008 and am passionate about sustainability and the environment. I currently run my own Surveying Practice and was responsible for the design and project management of the current Syresham Village Hall.
In 2015 I qualified and joined East Midlands Ambulance Service based out of Brackley Ambulance Station. I also hold an appointment as a Cadet Unit Commander for a Youth Group (13-18). I am a Qualified County Cricket Umpire.
I have always been actively involved in Community and Sports activities, previously having coached Youth Cricket, held positions with the Northamptonshire Football Association, North Bucks & District Football League and South Northants Cricket Leagues.
Please feel free to contact me at any time via telephone, e-mail or in person, I am always interested in hearing from anyone in the Community about any issues.
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07711 971709
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cllrjeskins@syreshamparishcouncil.gov.uk
Register of Interests Cllr Adam Jeskins
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Cllr. David Cranwell
Councillor
Councillor David Cranwell
Cllr Cranwell is on the following working groups: Website and Village Design & Enhancement and is also jointly responsible for Roads, Pavements and Traffic Management as well as joint Parish Police Liaison Officer/Neighbourhood Watch.
Background:
As an engineer, past owner of businesses and employer in Steelwork & Construction industries, followed by 25 years as a NEBOSH qualified Health & Safety Consultant & former member of ROSPA, I feel qualified to offer comment in multiple areas.
I believe that consultation is key to benefiting the community as a whole. My ethos is to always undertake good quality research.
The environment and local ecology are important to me, as is road safety, I actively promote safe walking and cycling through the provision of active travel routes.
My interests have included parenting, flying light aircraft, teaching archery, campervans and the Goons! I enjoy taking part in quizzes and am an avid reader.
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07977 586674
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cllrcranwell@syreshamparishcouncil.gov.uk
Register of Interests Cllr David Cranwell 2025
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Cllr. Colin Moore
Councillor
Councillor Colin Moore
Cllr Moore sits on the following working groups: Swingfield, Climate Change & Environment and Village Design & Enhancement. He also serves as the Council's HS2 Liaison Officer.
Background:
Colin has lived in Syresham since 1986 and married his wife Sarah in 1989. Their daughters, Jessica and Stephanie, both attended the village school.
He has a background in mechanical engineering design, including three years working on rocket motors and sixteen years in motorsport. After a career change, he spent a further sixteen years in the fitness industry.
Colin has been involved with the village Pantomime since 2014, supporting with stage and set building and helping out backstage.
He is passionate about protecting the environment and reducing his reliance on fossil fuels. In his spare time, Colin enjoys walking, cycling, and (mostly!) tackling DIY projects around the house and garden.
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Telephone
07857 360557
Email
cllrmoore@syreshamparishcouncil.gov.uk
Register of Interests Cllr Colin Moore
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Cllr. Gary Mitchell
Councillor
Councillor Gary Mitchell
Cllr Mitchell sits on the following working groups: Pocket Park and Village Design & Enhancement, and is responsible for overseeing street lighting in the village, as well as the Roads, Pavements & Traffic Management.
Background:
Gary has lived in Syresham since 1993 and brings a wealth of experience from his career as a Civil Servant in London. He is actively involved in the community, helping to run the Village Hall and regularly volunteering as part of the 'Take Your Seat' backstage crew.
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Telephone
07857 360557
Email
cllrmitchell@syreshamparishcouncil.gov.uk
Register of Interests Cllr Gary Mitchell
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Cllr. Alison Duffield
Councillor
Since July 2026
Alison has lived in Syresham since 1998. She has 2 sons and a daughter who all attended Syresham School and is married to Ian. She was on the committee of Whistley 2000 scout group for many years, also on the committee of the Friends of Syresham School and chair of the Preschool before becoming the Preschool leader for 10 years. With the family now moved out I feel it is the right time to contribute to the village by being a member of the Parish Council.
Email
CllrDuffield@syreshamparishcouncil.gov.uk
Register of Interests Cllr Alison Duffield 2026
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Staff
Lesley Sambrook Smith
Parish Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer
Lesley is the Council's Proper Officer and principal advisor, overseeing all governance, compliance, and financial matters.
As Clerk and RFO, she ensures the Council operates within the law, manages its finances responsibly, and delivers efficient and transparent administration. She also acts as the main liaison between the Council, residents, and external organisations.
This is a part-time position, so responses may not be immediate. For any queries relating to the Parish Council, please contact the Clerk at
parishclerk@syreshamparishcouncil.gov.uk
or call
07857 360557
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Councillor Attendance Record
Councillor Attendance Record 2024
(Word Document, 11 Kb)
Parish Council Vacancies
There are currently 2 vacancies on the Parish Council. Please get in touch for more information about becoming a Council member.
Your other Local Elected Representatives
Cllr David Smith
Rural South Northamptonshire Ward Councillor - Representing Syresham Parish
West Northamptonshire Council
Address
Correspondence address:
C/O Democratic Services
One Angel Square
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
Telephone
01327 342408
Email
david.smith@westnorthants.gov.uk
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https://westnorthants.moderngov.co.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=228
Cllr Alison Eastwood
Rural South Northamptonshire Ward Councillor
West Northamptonshire Council
Address
C/O Democratic Services
One Angel Square
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
Email
alison.eastwood@westnorthants.gov.uk
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https://westnorthants.moderngov.co.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=556
Cllr Charles Manners
Rural South Northamptonshire Ward Councillor
West Northamptonshire Council
Address
Christacorn House
Woodend
Towcester
NN12 8RX
Mobile
07836 550356
Email
charles.manners@westnorthants.gov.uk
Website
https://westnorthants.moderngov.co.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=327
Sarah Bool MP
Member of Parliament for South Northamptonshire
Address
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
Telephone
01327 353124
Email
sarah.bool.mp@parliament.uk
Website
https://members.parliament.uk/member/5355/contact
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