LOCAL PARISH COUNCILS

Wendover Parish Council

8 candidates elected unopposed. 5 vacancies remain. email: clerk@wendover-pc.gov.uk

Jennifer Ballantine

I came to Wendover in 1964 as my husband joined the GP Practice. We came with one child and had four more here in Wendover. I am also involved as a Verger at St. Marys Church. I help at the Youth Centre, where I am a Trustee and am on the Committee for Wendover Dementia Alliance. I love Wendover and being on the Parish Council is a good way of helping people. jennifer.ballantine@wendover-pc.gov.uk

Sheila Bulpett

I have been a Councillor since May 2015 and Chairman in February 2021, previously holding posts of Finance and Planning Committee chairs. I have lived in Wendover since February 1985, bringing up our four children. All attended local schools and I have been involved with the community since then. I worked as a Research Chemist, later completing a PGCE to teach Chemistry. After 19 years, I retired to devote more time to family and interests. sheila.bulpett@wendover-pc.gov.uk

Jo Durden-Moore

Jo has been a Councillor since July 2020 Alongside her Councillor role, Jo is a Governor at Aylesbury Grammar School, works with Wendover HS2 Mitigation Group and Wendover Resettlement Assistance Programme. She is also Global Brand Director for IT company Lenovo. Jo is passionate about animals, wildlife, and upcycling, but above all realizing the potential of what individuals can achieve together for their villages, towns, and communities. jo.durden-moore@wendover-pc.gov.uk

Mark Standen

Hailing from Harrow I followed the well-trodden trail up the A41 and eventually settled here 4 years ago with my wife and 2 primary school age boys. I am a Sustainable Construction Consultant and therefore have a professional and personal interest in climate change and sustainability. I enjoy all sports - particularly running, skateboarding and football. I also love music, pubs and the outdoors. I am keen to improve the outdoor amenities particularly for young people. mark.standen@wendover-pc.gov.uk

Sam Walker

My wife and I moved to Wendover in 2016, and we love the town’s bustle and its warmth. We have 3 boys, all in school and nursery in Wendover. I am a qualified solicitor and work full time as Head of Legal at a property management company. I became involved with the Parish Council through joining its Open Spaces working group. I applied to become a councillor to help protect all that is great about Wendover and to work on the bits that can be made even better. sam.walker@wendover-pc.gov.uk

Diane Washington

I was born and raised in Wendover and was educated at the local schools. I have 2 daughters that both went to John Colet and both still work and live locally. I also have a grandaughter that is currently at Wendover C of E School. I currently live and work in the centre of Wendover and enjoy meeting and talking to local people about all aspects of our community. diane.washington@wendover-pc.gov.uk

Julie Williams

I live in Wendover with my husband and our daughter who attends John Hampden School. I hope to contribute to the improvement and maintenance of what Wendover has to offer for young people and families. I am also passionate about supporting local businesses so that we as a community encourage the enterprising skills of local people over large commercial interests. I support sustainable local development and the protection of our environment. julie.williams@wendover-pc.gov.uk

Stephen Worth

I have been a resident in Wendover since 1983 having had my last RAF posting at RAF Halton. I then spent 15 years working for the Home Office until retirement. I was co-opted to the Parish Council in 2005 and elected in 2007. I have served the Council as Chairman and have chaired all Committees since then. I am also a trustee of the Community Library. stephen.worth@wendover-pc.gov.uk

Weston Turville Parish Council

9 candidates elected unopposed. 1 vacancy remains. email: clerk@westonturville-pc.gov.uk

Mark Bayliss

I have lived in the parish at Hampden Hall with my family for 3 years. I have a passion for mountain biking and enjoy the excellent mountain bike terrain locally. I work as a senior safety manager for a construction company. I joined the Parish Council 18 months ago, following the resignation of the previous councillor from Hampden Hall as I was looking at ways to get more involved with the local community. mbayliss@westonturville-pc.gov.uk

Rachel Blackmore

I am Rachel Blackmore and pleased to be joining Weston Turville Parish Council. We've lived in the village for 24 years and I have been involved in various groups in the parish, including running the Youth Café. I'm looking forward to being able to contribute to the Parish Council’s work making Weston Turville a great place to live. rblackmore@westonturville-pc.gov.uk

Michael Conolly

I have been on the parish council since 2013. Three matters concern me. Extensive building will envelope the parish, increasing it from about 3,000 people to over 13,000. The implications for our community are considerable, an issue being ignored, because of the democratic weakness of local government. Secondly, the village’s east side has no public transport. There is a simple solution also being ignored. Lastly, many older people live here. We need well-shod, serviceable footpaths. mconolly@westonturville-pc.gov.uk

Martin Jarvis

I have lived in our Parish since 2008 and prior to that on Bedgrove I enjoy being involved with community groups, I joined Weston Turville Parish Council where after serving on several committees I became chairman in 2013. I enjoy my role and hopefully ensure our meetings (which can be formal) have a lighter side and make sure that our councillors and residents are able to speak and get across their views. mjarvis@westonturville-pc.gov.uk

Jim Paterson

I moved to Weston Turville in February 1984. I was a Traffic Officer and vehicle examiner. I am from Morayshire, I joined Buckinghamshire Constabulary in 1959, retiring in October 2001. Early 2009 I was “volunteered” to chair the Community Led Plan Steering Group, resulting in the publication of The Parish Plan. In 2014 I was co-opted as a Parish Councillor. My responsibilities are: speeding matters, roads and footpaths. jpaterson@westonturville-pc.gov.uk

Mandi Simons

I have lived in the village since 1984. My community activities started after I retired in 2010 and when I decided to immerse myself in village life. I now volunteer in several community organisations including the Parish Council, which I have been vice chair of since 2013. My main interest is in ensuring that this lovely place in which we live will give pleasure and enjoyment to future residents and not become a dormitory settlement of Aylesbury. msimons@westonturville-pc.gov.uk

Catherine Terry

I have lived in Weston Turville since 1982. My son went to the village school and then John Colet School. I have served on the Parish Council for over 10 years and I particularly look forward to the bulb and tree planting that we undertake during the autumn. I enjoy being on the Parish Council and hope that the work we do helps to make the village a great place to live for all residents. cterry@westonturville-pc.gov.uk

Val Trowell

I have lived in the parish for many years and became a councillor after raising some concerns specific to Wendover Road. I am a retired teacher and taught in a secondary school in Aylesbury. I was rather sceptical regarding local government, however since joining WTPC and gaining first hand experience of the knowledge and dedication of the councillors and clerk, my unfair negativity has become one of positivity. I look forward to continuing as a councillor. vtrowell@westonturville-pc.gov.uk

Martin Watson

I have been a resident of Weston Turville since 2013, 2 adult children although one is currently back home for work. Dog lover – lost our 14 y/o Lab in January and have been, so far unsuccessfully, seeking a replacement ever since. A lifelong aviation enthusiast, a (fine weather) cyclist and passionate anti-litterer with a deep cynicism of the (all too frequent in-) actions of the upper echelons of our local Government. mwatson@westonturville-pc.gov.uk