Source: https://brutontowncouncil.gov.uk/meet-the-council/ Read: 2026-11-04 SHA-256 of the file as fetched: 7ebf70db443089d5bea2d0334eddd6a51e31b703824824994d8700ba7ae4b950 Meet The Council - Bruton Town Council 01749 813014 townclerk@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk News Planning Committee Agendas and Minutes Conservation Area obligations Current planning applications Statement of Local Planning Priorities Finance Annual Governance & Accountability Return Bank Reconciliations Payments Precept / Budget Reserves Risk Management Transparency Code Minutes & Agendas Abbey Ponds Working Group Climate Emergency WG Events Committee Finance & Resources Committee Old Land & Properties Committee Full Council Other Meetings Planning & Consultation Committee Strategic Planning Town Committee Old Community Engagement Committee Old Services & Amenities Committee Old Transport Committee Policies & Documents Access Policy Bruton Town Plan Code of Conduct Complaints Procedure Digital Display Policy Document Retention Policy with Appendix Table Financial Regulations HGV Policy Investment Policy IT Usage Policy Jubilee Park Development Programme Memorials Policy Multi Use Games Area Publication Scheme Reserves Policy Risk Management Policy April 2026 Scheme of Delegation Social Media Policy Standing Orders Statement of Local Planning Priorities Privacy: how we store and use your data Home Meet The Council A-Z of services What we do About the Town Council Council Committees Delegated Decisions Roles and responsibilities Cemetery Cuckoo Hill Allotment Garden Plots Publication Scheme Terms of Reference Meetings Links Health & Wellbeing – Events & Links Local Organisations Contact Us One Planet Action Plan Town Website Select Page Meet The Council Bruton Town Council consists of 13 elected councillors, chosen every four years. The next elections are due in May 2027, because of the change to unitary authority altering the dates. You can find a list of which councillors sit on which committees at https://brutontowncouncil.gov.uk/what-we-do/council-comittees/ The current councillors (in alphabetical order) are: Stuart Anderton – Vice Chair I’ve lived in Somerset for over 40 years and Bruton for the last 15. I run my own IT/ecommerce consultancy on a part-time basis. Most of my spare time is spent going to live music with my wife, Eve, and finding excuses to visit Scotland. I’m particularly keen to encourage participation in decision making by residents, and to ensure that we have a long-term plan for the future of Bruton which we can all get behind. stuart.anderton@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk Katie Anderton To Come katie.anderton@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk Grahame Baker Originally from Gillingham in Kent I spent fifteen years working as a civilian in Chatham Naval Dockyard primarily on submarines as a navigation and targeting engineer. Then moving onto explosives testing and approval in Essex. I moved to Bruton Somerset in 1985 to work at what was Plessey in Templecombe on Sonar systems including Trident submarines meaning many weeks at sea. From there I joined a high level secure communications company and became their lead Designer, Accreditor and installation manager for secure data and communication systems throughout the UK. I have been involved in setting up and managing the local football club for the benefit of children and adults within the Town and surrounding areas increasing participation since 1999. During my time in Bruton I have helped raise funds for charities and recently increased the number of defibrillators for the Town. Now retired and still living locally, I understand the people and the Town. I can also put in more effort to help the Town and its residents to improve the area and its environment. grahame.baker@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk Russell Bateman To Come russell.bateman@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk Vacancy Emma Coulter – Chair & Mayor I have lived in many places before settling in Bruton which I find a wonderful place to live. I enjoy walking around Bruton and the surrounding areas spotting wildlife and talking with people. I work in IT, and outside work I enjoy reading, listening to music and various crafts such as knitting and sewing. I am also involved in several environmental groups and hope to continue the good work the council is doing with it’s Green projects. emma.coulter@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk Jocelyn Crawford I came to Bruton in the year 2000 from across the border in Dorset. My son attended King’s and the journey to and from the school took about three hours out of his day. Rather than paying for him to board, I bought a house in Bruton. So here I am, via Buckinghamshire, Hong Kong and London. I live with my cat and a tortoise. I like to know what is going on and, if possible, do something about it so I joined the Town Council. At the moment my particular concern is the Durslade allotments, jocelyn.crawford@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk Karen Dunn I moved to Bruton as a teenager attending King Arthurs’s School followed by Sexey’s. On leaving school I became a Post Lady in Castle Cary for 2 years. I left Bruton when I was 19 to join the RAF Police. After 9 years service I joined the Metropolitan Police serving London. In 2021 I retired and moved back to Bruton to be closer to my family and enjoy retirement. I enjoy Bell Ringing, I drive the CAT bus and I am a volunteer at Stourhead doing walks and talks. My career experience has been serving the public which I enjoyed immensely and I am looking forward to continuing this service as a Bruton Councillor. karen.dunn@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk James Hood I am originally from Scotland but have lived in England for most of my life. I have visited Bruton regularly since about 1970 and lived here for four years in the 80’s. I and my wife Christine eventually moved here permanently in 2011. I retired from full time work in May 2015, having worked as a senior manager in the health services and in local authorities (most recently for Somerset County Council). I joined the Town Council in late 2015. Being retired means I have been able to put a lot of work in. In 2016 and 2017 I led the development of Bruton’s Town Plan. I am also a director of Good Company Bruton CIC, When not busy doing Council work I walk the dog, tend our Durslade allotment, sing with Bruton Choral Society and cook. james.hood@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk Carol Fradley I joined Bruton town council because I love Bruton. Having spent most of my life here I have a good perspective on the town. I have seen the many positive changes that make Bruton such a vibrant place and I look forward to being involved in the continuation of this approach while being mindful of the qualities that make Bruton such a special place to live. Whilst working for the Civil Service and then teaching for more than 20 years at Upton Noble Primary school I have experience of working with and for the community. I and my children were educated at Bruton schools and I have had links with all the schools through my teaching career, my children and various clubs I have been associated with such as coordinator of Bruton Boredom Busters ( a children’s summer play scheme ) and as an active member of Bruton Players. My other interests include daily walks with my husband roaming around our local footpaths and enjoying our spectacular views and wildlife. I enjoy crafts such as dress making and knitting, I’m a keen gardener and love cooking fresh produce straight from the garden. I enjoy looking after my two granddaughters one day a week. I have had some wonderful support from Bruton people on joining the council and hope I can live up to their expectations. carol .fradley@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk Ewan Jones I was lucky to grow up in South Somerset, in West Camel, attending Queen Camel Primary School, Ansford Comprehensive (as it was then), then Yeovil College. Like many of our young people, I had to leave the area for university and then work. I returned in 2006 to Shepton Montague, just outside Bruton. Professionally, I advise businesses and NGOs on sustainability strategy and policy. I am also active in ‘Green’ issues regionally and nationally, especially those related to energy, economy and our South West countryside. Bruton is a vibrant town today, with some unique history. I look forward to working with the Council and community to help the town continue to thrive. ewan.jones@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk David Taylor To Come david.taylor@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk Paul Tooth Paul.tooth@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk Richard Wright Richard.wright@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk Council Staff Town Clerk Lisa Ulf-Hansen The Community Office, Dovecote Building, 26 High Street, Bruton BA10 0AA 01749 813014 townclerk@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk Deputy Clerk, Patrick Pender-Cudlip The Community Office, Dovecote Building, 26 High Street, Bruton BA10 0AA 01749 813014 deputyclerk@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk Assistant Clerk, Sam Mainstone The Community Office, Dovecote Building, 26 High Street, Bruton BA10 0AA 01749 813014 clerk@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk Search Upcoming Meetings Nov 10 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Town Committee Community Hall Nov 17 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Finance and Resources Committee Community Hall Nov 24 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Full Council Community Hall Jan 11 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Abbey Ponds Working Group Community Hall Jan 12 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Finance and Resources Committee Community Hall View Calendar Minutes & Agendas Agenda, Climate and Ecological Emergency Working Group, Monday 9th November Agenda, Town Committee, 10th November 2026 Minutes, Full Council, 27 October 2026 Draft Meeting notes, Abbey Ponds Working Group Planning minutes, 7th October 2026 Draft Agenda, Full Council, 27 October 2026 Clerk’s Report, Full Council, 27 October 2026 Minutes, Finance and Resources Committee, 13 October 2026 Draft Agenda, Finance and Resources Committee, 13 October 2026 Agenda, Abbey Ponds Working Group, 12 October 2026 Your other council Many local authority responsibilities lie with our unitary council. You can view current planning applications in Bruton here You can report problems with bin collections, litter, drains and many other issues to Somerset Council . To report a pothole, broken streetlight or other road problems, go to Somerset Council Highways . Contact Bruton Town Council To contact Bruton Town Council, please call, e-mail or visit the Town Clerk in the Community Office. The Town Council Office is open Monday - Friday 10am to 12pm. You can contact individual councillors via the Meet the Council page. Address: 26 High Street, Bruton, BA10 0AA ( directions ) Telephone: 01749 813014 E-mail: townclerk@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk Looking for something? Try our Site Search: Search for: Useful links Accessibility Statement Cookie Policy Website Privacy Policy Facebook X RSS Website Design & Management by Zen Computers LTD We use cookies on our website to give you the best experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 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