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Minchinhampton Parish Council covers the Civil Parish of Minchinhampton, including the town of Minchinhampton (North and South wards), Amberley, Box and Brimscombe. There are 15 members and elections take place every 4 years.
Our councillors are listed below.
Parish Councillors
Cllr. Mike Allen
North Ward
Cllr Allen's background is in primary education. He is a retired headteacher who led three local authority schools and has lived in Minchinhampton, or the close villages, for over 25 years. He is a member of Minchinhampton Baptist Church, his interests include blues music and supporting Gloucester Rugby Club.
Cllr Allen is the Chair of the Personnel Committee and sits on the Complaints Committee, the Allotments, Improving Minchinhampton Town Centre and the Bell Lane Site Redevelopment Working Groups. He is responsible for the Snow Wardens and is a Council representative on Minchinhampton Community Hub and Minchinhampton Sports Association.
Email
Cllr.M.Allen@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Allen Register of Interest June 2026
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Cllr. Nicolas Andrews
North Ward
Email
Cllr.N.Andrews@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Cllr. Adrian Bathe
North Ward
Cllr Bathe sits on the Planning Committee and is the Council representative for the Minchinhampton and Rodborough Committee of Commoners.
Email
Cllr.A.Bathe@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Bathe Register of Interest June 2026
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Cllr. David Bolton
Brimscombe Ward
David is married with two grown up daughters and has lived in Burleigh for almost 25 years. He is now retired but spent most of his working life in Finance and Accounts. He is a big sports enthusiast both watching and participating, as well as having a keen interest in DIY and gardening.
Cllr Bolton sits on the Finance Committee, and the Communications and the Bell Lane Site Redevelopment Working Group.
Email
Cllr.d.Bolton@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Bolton Register of Interest June 2026
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Cllr. Richard Herbert
Amberley Ward
Global marketing consultant Richard Herbert, who is still working part-time, moved to the Cotswolds in 2019. Previously from Surrey, he was experienced in local government before joining Minchinhampton PC as he was for over 10 years a member, then chair of Ockley Parish Council.Cllr Herbert, who is married with four children and three grandchildren was also a long standing infant school governor in Surrey. "We take an active interest in village life and always wanted to be part of a community when we moved here," he said. "My wife is on the Amberley shop group".
Cllr Herbert sits on the Finance and the Planning Committees and the Improving Minchinhampton Town Centre Working Group.
Email
Cllr.R.Herbert@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Herbert Register of Interest June 2026
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Cllr. Nick Hurst
Chair - South Ward
Nick has lived in Minchinhampton since 1972. When he arrived here there was a good mixture of shops from shoe-mending to bakeries. He feels the town then had a balance, which has been taken away by "progress" and that unless we are vigilant the process will continue to erode what the town has to offer.
Nick is married to Kathy and they have three children Lucy, Tim and Sophie and three grand children. He enjoys archaeology, croquet, gardening and walking.
Cllr Hurst is Chair of the Parish Council. He is also Chair of the Planning Committees and Chair of the Complaints Committee. He also sits on the Improving Minchinhampton Town Centre Working Groups and the Bell Lane Site Redevelopment Working Group.
Email
Cllr.N.Hurst@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Hurst Register of Interest June 2026
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Cllr. Ginny Martin
Box Ward
Cllr Martin has lived in Box since 2001. She started her working life in human resources, and then ran Jo Jingles (pre-school music and movement) in Box Village Hall for 10 years before moving into careers advice and guidance. Ginny is currently the Careers Leader at Cheltenham Bournside School. She is married to Jon and has two daughters. They all love holidaying in Cornwall and exploring the coastal paths and beaches with their dog, Willow.
Cllr Martin sits on the Planning Committee as well as the Complaints Committee and the Personnel Committee. She is also the Council representative for the Box Village Hall Management Committee.
Email
Cllr.G.Martin@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Martin Register of Interest June 2026
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Cllr. Charlie Morriss
Brimscombe
Charlie Morriss has lived in the parish since 1993 and has been a Parish Councillor since 2000.
After leaving the army in 1987, he worked as an engineer for a manufacturer of high speed digital printing systems until his retirement in 2019.
One of his main interests is Public Rights of Way and he has therefore taken on responsibility for Rights of Way in the Parish.
Outside his parish responsibilities, he is member of the Gloucestershire Local Access Forum.
Cllr Morriss is sits on the Planning Committee and the Finance and Complaints Committees as well as the Bell Lane Site Redevelopment Working Groups and has a special interest in Highways and Rights of Way.
Email
Cllr.C.Morriss@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Morriss Register of Interest June 2026
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Cllr. Alastair Mylechreest
Brimscombe Ward
Alastair grew up in Worcester and after University in Reading qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in London. After a few years living and working in Hampshire, work brought him to Gloucestershire ten years ago and he has lived in Burleigh ever since.
Alastair hopes to help the Parish Council encourage a sense of community and is keen to improve communication throughout the parish, especially involving the outlying villages. His other particular interests are in the commons and environmental matters.
Cllr Mylechreest is Chair of the Finance Committee and sits on the Bell Lane Site Redevelopment Working Group he is also the Council representative for Nkokto Link.
Email
Cllr.A.Mylechreest@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Mylechreest Register of Interest June 2026
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Cllr. Martin Quantock
North Ward
Martin and his wife, Ruth, have lived in Minchinhampton since 2010. Martin settled here after working around the country with WH Smith in retail branch management and then, later, in town centre management. Whilst working as town centre manager in Cheltenham, Martin was also honoured to be made President of both the Cheltenham and the Gloucestershire Chambers of Commerce. Since retirement from full time employment, he presently carries out voluntary work at Woodchester Mansion.
Martin is interested in ensuring the attractiveness of Minchinhampton is protected and preserved for both residents and visitors. He is particularly interested in ensuring the businesses, attractions and amenities in the town centre are protected and supported and that any proposed housing development is not to the detriment of the town and it's residents.
Cllr Quantock sits on the Personnel Committee, the Communications and the Allotments Working Groups and is the Council representative for Minch Life.
Email
Cllr.M.Quantock@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Quantock Register of Interest June 2026
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Cllr. Pippa Schwartz
South Ward
Philippa has been a Parish Councillor since 2012 and has lived in the Parish since 1990. Her interests in the Parish Council include care of the commons and liaising with the grazing community, as well as trying to deal with the increasing traffic volume and speed in the parish.
Cllr Schwartz sits on the Planning, Personnel and Complaints Committees as well as the Improving Minchinhampton Town Centre and Allotments Working Groups. She is the Council representative on Minchinhampton and Rodborough Committee of Commoners and has a special interest in Highway related matters.
Email
cllr.p.schwartz@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Schwartz Register of Interest June 2026
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Cllr. Mark Sweeting
Amberley Ward
Mark is a community-focused councillor, wellbeing facilitator, and local entrepreneur dedicated to improving life across Amberley and the surrounding area. He works with the Novalis Trust and is the founder of Sweet Silent Disco, delivering inclusive, music-led sessions that support movement, confidence, and emotional wellbeing — particularly in care homes and community settings. Mark is also the creator of Cotswolds Cards, celebrating the beauty of the local area, and has raised over £30,000 for charitable causes.
Mark is passionate about representing local voices, safeguarding the Cotswolds landscape, and championing health and wellbeing. He stands for transparency, accountability, and strong community representation, and is committed to listening, engaging, and taking action on the issues that matter most. In his spare time, Mark enjoys exploring the Cotswolds and beyond with his family and his Labrador, Roman. He is a keen horse rider and cyclist, with a strong interest in access to safe outdoor spaces, and often shares the beauty of the area through photography and social media.
Cllr Sweeting sits on the on the Communications Working Group.
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Email
Cllr.M.Sweeting@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Sweeting Register of Interest June 2026
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Cllr. Gill Thomas
South Ward
Gill is an energetic and motivated young woman. Her role as a Stroud District Councillor, and associated positions of SDC Health and Wellbeing Champion and SDC Member Champion for Litter and Clean Environment, ensures she is a very active member of the community. Gill is also a Transition Stroud Director, and a Director of Charlea Community Gardens. She works as a professional photographer through her business, Mouse About Town, and has three children. Gill and her family live on a 12 acre smallholding in Hyde, along with a variety of animals. She practices conservation work on her land, improving biodiversity and engaging schools with nature recovery.
Cllr Thomas sits on the Communications and Improving Minchinhampton Town Centre Working Groups and has a special interest in Biodiversity.
Email
Cllr.g.thomas@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Thomas Register of Interest September 2026
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Cllr. Stan Waddington
North Ward
Stan Waddington is married with a grown up family and lives in a house overlooking the Great Park in Minchinhampton. He is a long serving Parish Councillor who represents the North Ward.
Cllr Waddington sits on the Personnel Committee and is the Council representative on the Minchinhampton Market House Management Committee. He has a special interest in Highway matters.
Email
Cllr.S.Waddington@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Waddington Register of Interest June 2026
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Cllr. Marcus Wilkins
North Ward
Marcus Wilkins has lived in Minchinhampton since 2024, returning to the area in which he lived as a teenager. He became a Parish Councillor in 2025. Marcus works in IT as the Head of Technical Platform Transformation for a financial services provider based in Swindon. He is married with one child, who will soon be attending Minchinhampton Primary Academy. In his spare time Marcus enjoys motorcycling and mountain biking, DIY, and anything tech.
Cllr Wilkins sits on the Finance Committee.
Email
Cllr.M.Wilkins@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Cllr Wilkins Register of Interest June 2026
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