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Pill and Easton-In-Gordano Parish Council has 11 councillors for Pill Ward and 4 councillors for Easton-in-Gordano Ward. In addition to the councillors, who are all volunteers. We have a Parish Clerk who is also the Responsible Financial Officer for the parish.
Parish Councillors are either elected by voters in the ward or co-opted by the council when there is no election. The current members of the Parish Council are:
Justin Saunders
Chair
I have lived in Pill since 1995. I am married and have a daughter who grew up in the village. I moved to Bristol after university to work for British Aerospace. Currently, I work independently in IT having had a variety of roles in IT management and software development for employee benefit and specialist insurance brokers.
I like outdoor activities and wildlife and volunteer on a number of outdoor working parties and activities in the parish including haymaking, St George’s Flowerbank and wildlife events.
I joined the Parish Council in 2023 and I am Chair.
Working Groups:
Finance, Communications and Website, Transport and Highways, Open Spaces, Community Fridge, Pavilion, and Policies.
Outside Bodies
: Port Liaison
Ward
: Pill
Email:
justin.saunders@peig-pc.gov.uk
Bob Buck
Vice Chair
I am a lifelong Pill resident (8th generation Pilot family).
I am retired but previously worked for Bristol Constabulary/Avon and Somerset Police(1967-1997) and before that at Portishead Power Station and on local farms.
Founder and chairman of St George’s Flower Bank Local Nature Reserve (1990 to date).
Parish Mowing team organiser helping to maintain parish open spaces.
Parish Memorial Trees record coordinator.
Pill Christmas Lights volunteer since 1999.
Repair Cafe volunteer
Food Hub volunteer
RSPB Ham Wall fundraiser/volunteer since 1997.
RNLI Pill Branch crew 1971-4 then fundraiser to 2007.
Fundraiser MS Therapy Centre (long distance cycle rides Jenni Buck)
One time Pill Regatta volunteer & chairman.
I joined the Parish Council in 2022.
Committees
:
Working Groups:
Community Fridge, Open Spaces including Village Orderly
Outside Bodies
: Allotments, Repair Café, Christmas Lights, St. Georges Flower Bank, Pill in Bloom
Ward
: Pill
Email:
bob.buck@peig-pc.gov.uk
Katrina Al-Hassan
I am originally from New Zealand and have been in the UK since late 2009.
I’m married with two young sons who go to local schools. I worked in pharmacy for years until I decided to be a stay at home parent when my eldest was born prematurely.
My interest in local politics, fueled by living in a developing new build estate, led me to standing in the local elections in South Gloucestershire in 2023.
Since moving to Pill, I have joined the Parish Council, Pill in Bloom, and am involved with the Pill Community Supper Club.
I love reading, gardening, going to the gym, and playing with my two cats.
Committees
: Staffing
Working Groups:
Community Fridge, Transport and Highways
Ward
: Pill
Email:
katrina.al-hassan@peig-pc.gov.uk
Hilary Derrett
My name is Hilary Derrett (née Carsley) I was born in Pill and attended the Baptist Church there. After living in Bristol for three years, I returned to Pill in 1984.
I’ve supported Pill Rag on the lorries and floats, worked as a cashier for Portman Building Society in Bristol, and later returned to Pill to work for a local accountant. I then joined the NHS, working at SMH, Clevedon Hospital,8 years at Orchard View Day care/Respite NHS unit for Young & disabled adults and within the Community Rapid Response team, eventually achieving the role of Band 3 Generic Support Worker before retiring.
I love my family, friends, and dogs, and remains proud of her strong local roots.
Committees:
Planning
Working Groups:
Open Spaces including Village orderly.
Ward:
Pill
Email:
hilary.derrett@peig-pc.gov.uk
Sadie Iles-Ryan
At school I broke the 200‑metre record — maybe it’s still standing today. My interest in animal welfare has been lifelong. I worked in Biological Sciences on projects including David Attenborough’s
Wildlife on One
series, focusing on foxes at Hollywood Towers, later the Bristol Zoo project. I was known for clarity, leadership, competence and mischievous humour, often writing poems for colleagues — one was used in a Head of Department’s eulogy.
After nineteen years in Biological Sciences, I ran the Vet School, implementing drastic, lasting impact with full director support. Each morning before work I helped people worldwide with dog‑behaviour problems online. I was later headhunted for a pivotal role at Deakin University in Australia — an amazing opportunity — but my roots are the village, and I couldn’t break them. After 26 years at Bristol University leaving to support my family, home‑educate my daughter, and train our dog to assistance level, whilst remaining connected to this village.
Committees:
Planning
Working Groups:
Open Spaces, Transport and Highways.
Outside Bodies
: Police Liaison
Ward:
Pill
Email:
Sadie.iles-ryan@peig-pc.gov.uk
Email:
Sadie.iles-ryan@peig-pc.gov.uk
Kate Kirkby
I moved to Pill in 2019, with my husband and two sons. I grew up near Oxford but often visited my Aunt and Uncle in Pill. I studied Mechanical Engineering at Bristol university. After university I worked for an Engineering Consultancy for 5 years as an Account Manager and Project Manager. For the last 10 years I have been self employed running a successful business as a portrait photographer.
I set up ‘Pill Coronavirus Support’ which helped hundreds of people across the village during the pandemic.
I joined the Parish Council in 2021.
Committees
: Staffing
Working Groups:
Open Spaces, Pavilion, Finance, Communications and Website.
Ward
: Pill
Email:
kate.kirkby@peig-pc.gov.uk
Will Marcombe
I moved to Pill with my partner Abi in 2013. Our son was born in 2019 and is at school at Crockerne. I studied for my BSc in Countryside Management at Sparsholt College in Hampshire and for my MSc in Ecology at Bristol University. I lectured Countryside Management at Hartpury College and hold Qualified Teacher status. I have worked in the environmental sector since 2005 and over the last ten years have project managed a number of funded European projects based around food and farming education.
Alongside the ‘day job’, I am a filmmaker specialising in short impact and evaluation films for funded projects. I have created a number of films for local projects, as well as producing a local history documentary in 2018. I volunteer at the Pill Food Hub.
I have always loved travel and nature and am lucky to have been able to visit some truly inspirational places.
I joined the Parish Council in April 2024.
Committees
: Planning, Staffing
Working Groups:
Transport and Highways, Communications and Website.
Ward
: Pill
Email:
will.marcombe@peig-pc.gov.uk
Nigel Martin
I moved to the village in 2006 with my wife who has lived locally most of her life. I have two young children and am immersed in village life.
I grew up in Kent and studied Maths and Computing at Surrey University before moving to Bristol in 2001 with my first job.
Aside from volunteering on the Parish Council I am a chartered accountant with a love of facts, numbers and data. I have worked in many different roles and industries and currently finance leader for an SME. I am either poring over a spreadsheet, presenting complex financial data or trying to ascertain the best strategic investment based on evidence and logic.
I have passion for music, guitar and spending time outdoors with my family.
I joined the Parish Council in January 2022 and am chair of the Finance and Personnel committee
Committees
: Staffing
Working Groups:
Finance, Communications and Website, Policies
Ward
: Easton-In-Gordano
Email:
nigel.martin@peig-pc.gov.uk
Kat Raines
I moved to Pill with my two cats in 2021 from Scotland. I grew up in north Somerset and when I was looking at where to live, my mum, who worked in Pill thought here would be a good fit.
I studied conservation biology at university, staying in academia to understand the effects on wildlife living in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone for my PhD and lecturing on environmental hazards. Currently, I work for Nuclear waste services where I manage university projects to understand how we manage and dispose of the UK’s radioactive waste inventory. I’m very passionate about environmental protection and social justice and I have seen the role that communities and local government can play in working towards this.
Outside of work I spend my time travelling (either abroad or in my campervan), knitting, reading and gardening.
I joined the Parish Council in 2024.
Committees
: Planning. Staffing
Working Groups:
Transport and Highways, Open Spaces and Policies.
Ward
: Easton-In-Gordano
Email:
kat.raines@peig-pc.gov.uk
Jason Parkhouse
Ward
: Easton-in-Gordano
Committees
: Planning
Working Groups
: Finance, Open Spaces, Pavilion.
Email:
jason.parkhouse@peig-pc.gov.uk
James Ryan
At St Katherine’s School, my year was the very first — no one above us. After leaving school I helped build the cycle track from Pill to Bristol, and later repaired the Bitton to Bath section. I’ve worked in a range of practical roles including engineering, waste services, delivery driving, car valeting, security supervision at Eastville Stadium, and supervising cleaning teams.
My favourite job was at the University of Bristol halls of residence, where I supported students who were overwhelmed, and dealt firmly and diligently with noise complaints, mischief and disruption. I received written thanks from the wardens when I left, the only member of staff to do so. I later worked as a bailiff, often helping people understand and prioritise their finances rather than make things harder for them.
My wife’s family, and certainly mine, go back generations in Pill. I bring history, common sense, reliability and experience to this parish.
Ward
: Pill
Committees
: Planning
Working Groups
: Open Spaces.
Email:
james.ryan@peig-pc.gov.uk
Robert Faulkner
I have been a Pill resident for 6 years and live here with my Partner, Daughter and Dog. We moved to Pill to have better access to outdoor green spaces and after a slow start to village life we are all becoming very involved.
My background is in construction and finance. I have an MSc in Construction Project Management from UWE. I am very passionate about people, wellbeing and preserving community and local history. I have started a community interest company called WildHome CIC which is based out of the Community Centre and want to try and ensure that Pill is protected from commercial development and it’s character is preserved.
Alongside volunteering for the Parish Council you might see me in the Repair Cafe Kitchen or cycling to the Community Centre.
Ward:
Pill
Email:
robert.faulkner@peig-pc.gov.uk
Wayne Davey
I’ve lived in Ham Green since 2010, having previously lived in Bath and Bristol. I’m a qualified accountant and have specialised in leading charity finance teams since around 2008. I’ve worked at Great Western Air Ambulance Charity since 2019 and am currently the Interim Chief Executive.
In the parish my volunteering includes chairing Pill Community Grants since 2023, repairing bikes at the Repair Cafe, and helping with the Community Market set up most months.
I’ve commuted by bike most of my life, and also enjoy leisure rides at weekends and gentle cycle touring holidays. I’ve been a keen participant in Pill Community Circuits almost since it started.
I joined the Parish Council in July 2026.
Email:
wayne.davey@peig-pc.gov.uk
Vacancy
Committees
:
Ward
: Pill
Vacancy
Vacancy
Ward
: Pill
Parish Council Staff
Lisa Gillespie
Parish Clerk
Tel:
07869165522
Email:
clerk@peig-pc.gov.uk
Rhianon Farrow
Assistant Clerk
Tel:
07869165522
Email:
deputyclerk@peig-pc.gov.uk
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Lisa Gillespie
Parish Clerk
Tel: 07869 165522
Email: clerk@peig-pc.gov.uk
Rhianon Farrow
Assistant Clerk
Tel: 07869165522
Email: deputyclerk@peig-pc.gov.uk
Address: c/o Community Centre, Church Place, Pill, Bristol, BS20 0AE
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