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Redbourn is made up of 2 wards: Beaumont and Nicholls covering the Parish itself. There are 12 members who are elected every 4 years.
Parish Councillors
Cllr. David Mitchell
Chairman
David was voted as Chair of Redbourn Parish Council in May 2025
He has been a parish councillor for Beaumont Ward since 2010, and Chairman of Redbourn Parish Council since 2013.
In May 2019 he was also elected as an independent councillor on St Albans District Council representing Redbourn Ward
David is a member of the following:
Management & Communications
Finance & Policy
Commons and Green Spaces
Planning
Greener Redbourn
Redbourn Against Green Belt Erosion (RAGE)
David is also the Redbourn Parish Council representative for the St Albans and District Association of Local Councils (SADALC) and Redbourn Tennis Club.
Introductory Information about David
"I have been a Redbourn parish councillor since 2010, and am currently the Chairman of the Parish Council. I am also a St Albans District councillor having been elected in 2019.
I sit on all four of the parish council's principal committees. I also started up the Redbourn Neighbourhood Plan, Redbourn Against Greenbelt Erosion (RAGE) and Redbourn Climate Action (RCA) working parties, as well as launching the annual Redbourn Community Champion Award.
I was born and raised in Coventry before attending the School of Art at Nottingham Trent University (as it is known today) specialising in 'Creative Photography'. I then joined the BBC as a trainee film editor becoming a director and producer a few years later, working on programmes such as the Antiques Roadshow and Mastermind. I went on to work for Channel 4 and major independent TV companies. I am now retired.
My personal interests are eclectic. I swim most days and love walking in the Chiltern Hills. I particularly like watching football, being both a Coventry City and Arsenal supporter. I am also interested in history and studied this for my Open University degree in Humanities. I am married with two grown up children."
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07973 418124
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cllr.david.mitchell@redbourn-pc.gov.uk
Cllr. Colin O'Donovan
Vice Chairman
Colin was re-elected as an independent councillor and vice chairman of Redbourn Parish Council in May 2024.
He has been a councillor for Beaumont ward since 1999.
Colin is a member of the following groups:
Commons & Green Spaces (Chair)
Finance & Policy
Planning
Fireworks working party
Silk Mill House working party
Colin is also the Redbourn Parish Council representative for Redbourn Museum.
Introductory information about Colin
"I was born in Redbourn and have lived here all of my life going to school in Harpenden and St Albans and then onto college.
After college I started and ran my own plumbing and heating company and have now retired with one of my sons taking over the family business.
I am married to Renee and we have three children and five grandchildren all living in the St Albans district.
I was elected as a parish councillor for Beaumont ward in 1999 and have been parish council chairman and now vice chairman. Also I am chair of the Commons and Green Spaces Committee and have been for number of years.
I reformed the Fireworks Committee in 2003 and we have had a fireworks evening in its present format since then.
I was elected as a district councillor in 2000 and was in that post until 2008 focusing on planning and of course Redbourn issues.
I have been a Governor at Redbourn Infants and Junior schools.
I was a committee member of the charity Hertfordshire Institute of Plumbing being chair and treasurer over the years.
I am a casual worker at St Albans Museums and have been for the last five years, and also at the moment a parish council representative for Redbourn Museum."
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01582 792382
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cllr.colin.odonovan@redbourn-pc.gov.uk
Cllr. Ian Caldwell
Ian has been a councillor for Nicholls ward since 2010.
Ian is a member of the following:
Management & Communications
Finance & Policy (Vice Chair)
Commons & Green Spaces
Redbourn Against Greenbelt Erosion (RAGE)
Silk Mill House Working party
Greener Redbourrn
Ian is also Redbourn Parish Council representative for Redbourn Village Hall, Redbourn Allotment Association and Friends of the Nickey Line.
Introductory Information about Ian
"I was born in Barry and left aged 18 to attend Hatfield Polytechnic, now University of Hertfordshire then I worked at Glaxo Research (now GlaxoSmithKline PLC.) for over ten years, initially as a microbiologist and later as an information scientist.
I then became bored and branched out into self-employment converting a hobby of working in stained glass into a full time employment. After various twists and turns I spent almost fifteen years working for various Barnet based solicitors representing clients detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act.
My wife & I have lived in Redbourn for twenty five years but before retirement my job required me to be travelling all over the country to various hospital mental health secure units and thus I had little time to involve myself in village activities.
Since retiring I have been active in the Friends of Nickey Line as I enjoy country activities, such as bird watching & walking. My other interests include travelling, visiting museums / art galleries, opera and general 'tekkie' things.
I am concerned about environmental matters and maintaining Redbourn's unique character while enabling it to survive long term and thus am involved in the various parish council campaigns to prevent it being engulfed by unsuitable housing and help maintain its pleasant environment.
I have served on the council for ten years, initially co-opted and then twice elected. I am currently vice-chair of Finance and Policy and also sit on Management and Communications and Commons and Green Spaces. I am actively involved in the Village Hall management and consider it "the jewel" in Redbourn's crown."
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cllr.ian.caldwell@redbourn-pc.gov.uk
Cllr. Teresa Finnigan
Teresa has been a councillor for Beaumont ward since 2014.
Teresa is a member of the following:
Commons & Green Spaces Committee (Vice Chair)
Planning (Vice Chair)
Redbourn Against Greenbelt Erosion (RAGE)
Teresa is also Redbourn Parish Council representative for Redbourn Charities and Youth Organisations.
Introductory Information about Teresa
"I have lived in Redbourn all my life and decided I wanted to get involved in the parish council to give something back. In 2014, I was fortunate enough to get elected, so by day I'm a personal assistant for a local company and by night a parish councillor at various meetings.
I'm involved in the development of our Neighbourhood Plan, and protecting our Green Belt, through RAGE (Redbourn Against Green Belt Erosion), where we have a Facebook page keeping residents up to date with local greenbelt issues and St Albans District Council's (SADC) Local Plan that could have massive implications for our Village's future. I'm very passionate about ensuring the village retains its unique character and surrounding countryside.
With the aid of a former councillor, a couple of years ago, we set up Friends of the High Street (FOTHS), made up of local residents who have got together, looking at ways we can help revitalise our High Street, we're starting to see progress, our local heritage is now on the independent Redbourn Village Online website which I manage, we now have a regular village market, helped promote a community hub now called Redbourn Emporium, working with the local businesses and shops and much more...
It's been a busy few years, getting to know the ins and outs of working as a parish councillor, lots of meetings, speaking to many residents, joining various other committees and knowing that there are people within our community, who really just want what's best for the village. It's a great place to live and I will do my best to make sure Redbourn continues to stay that way!"
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07968 171654
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cllr.teresa.finnigan@redbourn-pc.gov.uk
Cllr. Victoria Mead
Victoria has been a councillor for Beaumont ward since 2013.
Victoria is a member of the following:
Management & Communications
Finance & Policy
Commons & Green Spaces
Planning
Redbourn Against Greenbelt Erosion (RAGE)
Greener Redbourn
Christmas Market working party
Victoria is also Redbourn Parish Council representative for Redbourn in Bloom, Wild about Redbourn and the Police Priority Forum.
Introductory Information about Victoria
"Originally born in Manchester, I have enjoyed living with my family, for over fifty years, in a village with an immense sense of community spirit, which makes living in Redbourn so enjoyable.
Career wise, I have been a PA for over thirty years, both in London and locally, including working for the University of London, The Pearson Group, Chase Manhattan and The Ministry of Defence.
In June 2013, I was honoured to be elected to the parish council for the Beaumont ward. I sit on the Planning, Commons and Green Spaces, Management and Communications, Finance and Policy committees and am a member of the Neighbourhood Plan, Friends of The High Street (FOTHS), Redbourn Against Greenbelt Erosion (RAGE) and Redbourn Climate Action (RCA) working groups. I care greatly for our greenbelt surrounding our beautiful village and want to ensure it retains its unique character. I attend the Herts Highways Liaison meetings twice a year.
I am the parish representative for Redbourn In Bloom, and Wild about Redbourn. I am also part of the Christmas Market working party. I am also a Trustee of Redbourn Museum as well as serving on their Events Committee and am on the committee for the annual Redbourn Easter Fair.
I served as a Redbourn ward councillor on St. Albans District Council 2014 to 2021
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01582 792280
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cllr.victoria.mead@redbourn-pc.gov.uk
Cllr. Sarah Withers
Sarah was elected as an independent councillor for Redbourn Parish Council in May 2023 and is a councillor for Beaumont Ward.
Sarah is a member of the following:
Commons & Green Spaces
Sarah is the Parish Council representative Redbourn Churches
Introductory Information about Sarah
"I was brought up in Surrey and trained as a primary school teacher at Oxford Brookes University. After getting married my husband and I chose Hertfordshire as our home county. We moved to Redbourn in 2003 after a chance visit; we loved the village vibe and beautiful common and decided this was a perfect location to bring up our two children who are now in their teens.
I have worked in a number of local schools and county libraries over the years. I currently run The Little Redbourn Book Hub, a free open air book swap on my front path which was set up in lockdown while the local library was closed. At this time, I also set up a sewing circle to make items for staff working for the NHS and local care homes. I have volunteered at the primary school and library, I am Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator and OWL representative for my street, volunteer for my school's PTA and organise an annual Pumpkin Trail for children and parents in October.
I now teach part time in a local school and when not working I enjoy singing in two choirs, performing at local and national events and on tours internationally.
I am delighted to have been co-opted onto Redbourn Parish Council in June 2022 and look forward to continuing to serve the community in this new role. I am passionate about Redbourn and want to contribute actively towards keeping our village the lovely place that it is."
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07952 167877
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cllr.sarah.withers@redbourn-pc.gov.uk
Cllr. Andy Hayes
Andy was elected as a Labour councillor for Redbourn Parish Council in May 2023 and is a councillor for Nicholls ward.
Andy is a member of the following:
Management & Communications (Vice Chair)
Commons & Green Spaces
Finance & Policy
Greener Redbourn-(Chair)
Silk Mill House working party (Chair)
Introductory Information about Andy
"I have lived with my wife Sally and daughter Isobel in Redbourn since 2016 and was delighted to have been co-opted onto Redbourn Parish Council in May 2023.
My roots are in Southeast London, but I have lived in Hertfordshire for nearly 30 years, 20 of those years in St Albans.
Until 2021 I worked for a large pharmaceutical company (GSK) for 36 years, half of my time in science, the other half in IT. I have a degree in Biological Sciences & a master's degree in computer science. I currently work part time for a software company in Redbourn creating products for the not-for-profit charity sector.
I have a keen interest in politics, music (play guitar badly) & many sports (lifelong Arsenal & Surrey cricket supporter) and am a firm believer in the positive contribution communities can make to society having chaired Friends groups in the past.
I am currently an active member of the Redbourn Friends of the High Street (FOTHS) and make regular phone calls to isolated and lonely individuals through the Communities 1
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charity.
I am incredibly happy to have been given the opportunity to be a Parish Councillor & really look forward to serving Redbourn & the community."
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07919 922926
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cllr.andy.hayes@redbourn-pc.gov.uk
Cllr. Tom Finnis
Tom was elected as an independent councillor for Redbourn Parish Council in May 2023 and is a councillor for Nicholls ward.
Tom is a member of the following:
Finance & Policy
Planning (Chair)
Firework Display working party
Tom is also Redbourn Parish Council for Redbourn Cricket Club and the Tennis Club
Introductory Information about Tom
"I was born in St Albans and grew up in Redbourn, went off to Manchester for university and came back a few years later. I've worked in the IT industry since 1995, originally in networking/infrastructure and systems support, now as a general consultant for SMEs. Officially my company is based in London but I have principally been working from home in Redbourn for the last 5 years. This has given me more time to get involved in the village, hence my decision to stand for the Parish Council.
I have been on the Fireworks Committee since 2017, helping to organise the event and working on the evening - usually you'll find me directing the traffic down by the Jolly Gardener. Also I have been volunteering at the Village Museum, occasionally as a steward but mostly assisting with their IT requirements.
My dog Tara (a black Labrador) is very keen on walking and socialising around the village, which gives me the opportunity to meet many people and hear their views on Redbourn. I am keen on maintaining a balance between the traditional village life and meeting the needs of modern society, which I hope will be reflected in my contributions to the Parish Council."
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07590 047722
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cllr.tom.finnis@redbourn-pc.gov.uk
Cllr. Wendy Bloisi
Wendy was co-opted onto Redbourn Parish Council in July 2023 as an independent councillor for Beaumont Ward.
Wendy is a member of the following:
Commons & Green Spaces
Management & Communications (Vice Chair)
Silk Mill House working party
Green Belt Defence Working Party (RAGE)
Greener Redbourn
Panhandle redevelopment group (Lead)
Wendy is the Parish Council representative for Redbourn Community Group and Friends of the Nickey Line.
Introductory Information about Wendy
I have lived in Redbourn for 26 years and I have always played an active part in the community. I have served as a trustee for a local conservation charity and I have been on the organising committee for Redbourn Classics Motor Show. I am also a member of the rejuvenated Redbourn WI "Bourn to be WI'ld".
When my son was young, I was involved in Beavers and I also served on the committee of the PTA, at both his primary and secondary schools.
I work as an academic in a university in London and I teach and research in Business and Management. I regularly put theory into practice and in the past I was actively involved in a charity which offered support for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
My hobbies involve travelling and walking and I spend a lot of time walking the footpaths of Redbourn with my dog. In 2019 I combined my love of the outdoors and travelling and trekked to Machu Picchu to raise money for the Redbourn Community (Care) Group.
Redbourn is a wonderful place to live and I hope by serving on the council I can help to protect the special nature of the village for future generations.
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07958 365608
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cllr.wendy.bloisi@redbourn-pc.gov.uk
Cllr. Richard Bullen
Richard was co-opted onto Redbourn Parish Council in July 2023 as an independent councillor for Nicholls Ward.
Richard is a member of the following:
Finance & Policy (Chair)
Planning
Redbourn Against Green Belt Erosion (RAGE)
Greener Redbourn
Richard is the Parish Council representative for the Recreation Centre and Playing Fields Trust.
Introductory Information about Richard
I have lived in Redbourn since 1985. This followed from my appointment as the head of business lending at Barclays Bank in Watford. My two children attended the primary school in the village followed by schools in St Albans.
In 1997 I left Barclays and joined the Central Bank of Kuwait, in Kuwait. My family stayed in Redbourn with my wife visiting me during school holidays – Sue worked at a school in St Albans.
Since arriving home, I have volunteered with a Citizens Advice Bureau, CPRE Hertfordshire and the organising committee of Redbourn Christmas Market. I was the honorary treasurer of the last two and became the Honorary Chairman of the second, serving until 2021. I became the paid Money Adviser at the CAB until a reorganisation of local government removed the funding of the role and I was made redundant.
My interest in the protection of the countryside, against inappropriate development, and in finance and accounting as well as loving and valuing living in Redbourn, caused me to respond to the call for people to put themselves forward as possible Parish Councillors. I was co-opted as a councillor in July 2023.
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01582 792744
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07766 287658
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cllr.richard.bullen@redbourn-pc.gov.uk
Cllr. Paige Pepe
Cllr Pepe was co-opted to the Council in October 2025 as an independent for Nicholls ward.
Paige is a member of the following
Commons and Green Spaces
Panhandle redevelopment group
Christmas Market working party
Introductory information about Paige
My name is Paige Pepe and I am a second year university student studying osteopathic medicine.
I have lived in the village since I was 6 years old and have been working part time in The Hollybush as a front of house assistant for just over 2 years. This job has allowed me to consistently engage with village residents and has enabled me to gain a good understanding of people's wants and needs in the village.
My main aim is to provide a voice for young people and by hopefully sharing a fresher perspective in council discussions, I hope to help set the village up for a steady future and maybe encourage more young people to get involved too!-
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07410 450338
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Cllr.paige.pepe@redbourn-pc.gov.uk
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