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Our Clerk & Councillors
Mistley Parish Council consists of 11 Parish Councillor seats, a part-time Parish Clerk/Finance Officer and a part-time Warden/Cleaner.
Susan Clements - Clerk
Portfolio:
Parish Clerk/RFO - (Responsible Finance Officer)
Email:
clerk
[at]
mistleyparishcouncil.gov.uk
Mobile:
07982 507584
Derek Bell
Committees:
Council
Planning Committee
Portfolio:
I am originally from the North East of England and have been a resident of Mistley since 2002. I enjoy living in Mistley and very much feel part of the community. My professional background includes managing a department at the London Science Museum, and my current work is prop and model production on film sets such as Frankenstein and House of the Dragon. I am a keen runner and enjoy paddle boarding on the Stour.
Mobile:
07771 908693
Derek Bell Disclosable Pecuniary and Other Registerable Interests declaration
Nancy Bell
Committees:
Council
Planning Committee
Portfolio:
I've lived in Mistley for 24 years and brought up three children here — it's a village I love. I spent many years working in the fashion and display industry in London before moving to Essex, where I went on to run my own business, and I currently work for Living Architecture.
Outside of work, I love living by the river and am a keen paddleboarder — Mistley's waterfront means a lot to me. I'm also a committee member of Free the Quay, and I'm looking forward to getting involved more broadly in the life of the village through the Parish Council.
Mobile:
07858 039688
Nancy Bell Disclosable Pecuniary and Other Registerable Interests declaration
Jenny Chaplin
Committees:
Council
Planning Committee
Finance Commitee
"I was born in Mistley and have lived here all my life. Most people know me. I am retired and have been on the Council for about 13 years. During this time I have steered and tried to help people with various issues which have arisen. I have been an active volunteer for Swan Watch for the last 15 years"
Portfolio:
Vice Chairman of the Council. Member of the HR Committee. Member of the Finance Committee. Member of the Allotments Working Group. Representative of Mistley Village Hall Management Committee. Member of the Road Safety Working Group.
Mobile:
07989 256468
Jenny Chaplin Disclosable Pecuniary and Other Registerable Interests declaration
Stephen Coiley
Committees:
Council
Planning Committee
Finance Commitee
"I am retired from my role as an Area Sales Manager in medical sales and want to put something back into the community I have retired to. My career background is in medical sales to hospitals dealing with consultants, management and other medical professionals. I am an active member of the local Rotary club and the sailing club. My greatest claim to fame is organising and working on the clearing of the path along the Walls. I am the communities’ officer for Rotary. I enjoy history, sport (watching nowadays), and walking."
Portfolio:
Vice Chairman of the Planning Committee. Member of the Finance Committee. Member of the Allotments Working Group. Member of the Sports and Community Infrastructure Group. Representative of Mistley Village Hall Management Committee. Trustee of the Welcome Home Memorial Trust. Trustee of the Rigby and Berry Charity. Representative of the Manningtree District Business Chamber.
Mobile:
07813 013006
Stephen Coiley Disclosable Pecuniary and Other Registerable Interests declaration
Philip Cunningham
Committees:
Council
Planning Committee
We moved to Mistley in 1979 and since retiring from a Social Work & Management career with Essex County Council, I have pursued interests in archaeology and local history, working as part of Manningtree Museum, writing a number of booklets and giving tours and talks. I am a trustee and treasurer of Mistley Village Hall.
My aim on the council is to see the creation of a Neighbourhood plan, working with other parishes in order to take more control of local housing development ensuring we have a variety of homes to meet local needs and create good supportive communities with all the facilities needed.
Portfolio:
Member of the Planning Committee. Trustee of the Welcome Home Memorial Trust. Representative of the Tendring District Association of Local Councils (TDALC).
Mobile:
07932 794912
Philip Cunningham Disclosable Pecuniary and Other Registerable Interests declaration
Councillor Mark Dymond
Committees:
Council
Planning Committee
I have lived in Mistley since 2024 and I value the strong community spirit of the village. Having grown up on a farm near West Colchester, I understand the importance of rural communities and preserving local character.
My background includes local government roles in tourism, economic development and visitor services, followed by over 25 years in construction and infrastructure project management. This has given me practical experience in planning, communication, negotiation and working with a range of stakeholders.
As a Parish Councillor, I want to assist and support decisions that help Mistley grow sensitively while protecting what makes it special. I am particularly keen to focus on community facilities, well-planned development, transport and connectivity, green spaces, the local environment whilst maintaining open communication.
Portfolio:
Member of the Planning Committee.
Mobile:
07364 178493
Mark Dymond Disclosable Pecuniary and Other Registerable Interests declaration
Councillor Chris Halliday
Committees:
Council
Planning Committee
My name is Chris Halliday and I have lived in the Tendring area since 1985, and lived here in Mistley for the last 19 years. I have previously worked as a Benefits & Revenues Officer within Tendring District Council from 1989 to 2005, then worked at Thames Coastguard at Walton on Naze, until it’s closure a year later, with centralisation to Southampton. I am passionate about equal opportunities for all, my local community, and the area we live in too.
I hope to be involved in local improvements and events, for the good of all, encouraging local participation.
Portfolio:
Member of the Planning Committee. Member of the Road Safety Working Group.
Mobile:
07599 071645
Councillor Chris Halliday Disclosable Pecuniary and Other Registerable Interests
Councillor Ian Killion
Committees:
Council
Planning Committee
Finance Commitee
Portfolio:
Chairman of the Planning Committee. Chairman of the Finance Committee. Member of the Sports and Community Infrastructure Group.
Mobile:
07900 577601
Ian Killion Disclosable Pecuniary and Other Registerable Interests declaration.pdf
Ian Leveridge
Committees:
Council
Planning Committee
"I have lived in Mistley for nearly 47 years, having played football for Mistley United F.C. and cricket for Mistley Cricket Club, and am now a social member of the Rugby Club. My working life has been spent in coal fired and Nuclear power stations, generating electricity for the National Grid. When the Covid restrictions were lifted in early 2022, I joined the team of the Manningtree Community Bus as a Driver, which brings me into contact with the residents of Lawford and Manningtree and increases my contact with the friendly faces in Mistley. With the Parish Council, I would try to maintain Mistley as the very pleasant place for us to live now, and for generations in the future."
Portfolio:
Member of the Planning Committee. Member of the Allotments Working Group. Member of the Grounds Working Group. Trustee of the Welcome Home Memorial Trust. Member of Tri-Parish Emergency Planning Working Group.
Mobile:
07748 648108
Ian Leveridge Disclosable Pecuniary and Other Registerable Interests declaration
Paul Nutter
Committees:
Council
Planning Committee
Finance Commitee
"Retired ex retail commercial and marketing director. Lived in Mistley for 8 years, keen on cars, walks, swimming, cycling and restaurants and helping out where I can”.
Portfolio:
Chairman of the Council. Member of the HR Committee. Member of the Finance Committee. Member of the Planning Committee. Member of the Grounds Maintenance Working Group. Member of the Sports and Community Infrastructure Group. Volunteer Tree Warden. Trustee of the Welcome Home Memorial Trust.
Mobile:
07801 236122
Paul Nutter Disclosable Pecuniary and other Registerable Interests declaration
Councillor John Walker
Committees:
Council
Planning Committee
Despite having lived in Essex all my life, and thereby having seen many of the beautiful sights the County has to offer, I was especially taken in by the picturesque beauty in and around Mistley upon a visit in 2021. This prompted me to move to the area soon after. I have since been an active member of the community, meaningfully contributing to enhancing safety in the area through being the Co-ordinator for River Reach NHW (which has the highest membership count within Tendring Council jurisdiction), and having regular engagement with the Police and other relevant authorities.
In addition to my professional full-time employment in security and health and safety, where I regularly oversee matters pertaining to public safety and crowd management (and for which I am screened by MOPAC), I have an extensive portfolio of qualifications, positions of responsibility, and awards which amply demonstrate my experience. Some of these include:
Freeman of the City of London
Fellow of Institute of Advanced motorists Signed Pledge Safer Essex Roads Fellow of the Institute of strategic Risk Management Diploma in Health & Safety Chairman construction transport management Group and review Development and planning Mental Health First Aider Designated safeguarding lead Member of steering group for safety for women and girls
Consequently, I look forward to having the opportunity to utilise my knowledge and experience for the betterment of Mistley.
Portfolio:
Member of the Planning Committee. Member of the Road Safety Working Group. Member of the Sports and Community Infrastructure Group. Member of Tri-Parish Emergency Planning Working Group. Parish Council School Representative.
Mobile:
07709018628
John Walker Disclosable Pecuniary and Other Registerable Interests declaration
Brian Forrester
"I have lived in Mistley since 1966. I have worked for the Parish Council as Warden for nearly 20 years. I am also the Cleaner for our public toilet. My late mother, Aggie Forrester, was a Parish Councillor for 27 years and a great inspiration to me. I am passionate about the village and my aspiration is to continue to keep Mistley as a wonderful place to live for the benefit of all."
Portfolio:
Warden and Cleaner
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