Become a councillor
Our Parish Councillors
Councillor Peter Harkness (North Ward)
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Councillor Alan Peace is the Vice Chairman of the Council’s Planning and Development Committee and also sits on the Recreation and Amenities Committee.
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Councillor Barry Bond MBE (North Ward)
Councillor Barry Bond MBE sits on the Council’s Civic Centre
Management Committee and the Planning and Development Committee.
Councillor Barry Bond MBE also represents Wombourne
as a District Councillor at South Staffordshire Council.
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Councillor Daisy Perry (South Ward)
Councillor Daisy Perry is the Vice Chairman of the Council’s Civic Centre Management Committee and the Recreation and Amenities Committee.
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Councillor Dan Kinsey BEM (North Ward)
Councillor Dan Kinsey BEM is the Chairman of the Civic Centre Management Committee and also sits on the Council’s Finance and General Purposes Committee.
Councillor Dan Kinsey BEM also represents Wombourne as District Councillor at South Staffordshire Council.
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Councillor Ed Hughes (North Ward)
Councillor Ed Hughes is the Chairman of the Planning and Development Committee and also sits on the Council’s Recreation and Amenities Committee.
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Councillor Elizabeth Keeling (South Ward)
Councillor Elizabeth Keeling is the Vice Chairman of Wombourne Parish Council and sits on the Council’s Civic Centre Management Committee, the Planning and Development Committee and the Recreation and Amenities Committee.
Councillor Ian Sadler (North Ward)
Councillor Ian Sadler sits on the Council’s Civic Centre Management Committee, the Finance and General Purposes Committee and the Staffing Committee.
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Councillor Jan Evans (South Ward)
Councillor Jan Evans sits on the Council’s Finance and General Purposes Committee, the Planning and Development Committee and the Staffing Committee.
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Councillor Mark Evans (South Ward)
Councillor Mark Evans sits on the Council’s Planning and Development Committee and the Recreation and Amenities Committee.
Councillor Mark Evans also represents Wombourne as a District Councillor at South Staffordshire Council.
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Councillor Martin Perry (North Ward)
Councillor Martin Perry is the Chairman of Wombourne Parish Council and, therefore, sits on all the Council’s committees.
Councillor Martin Perry also represents Wombourne as a District Councillor at South Staffordshire Council.
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Councillor Mary Davies (North Ward)
Councillor Mary Davies is Chairman of the Council’s Finance and General Purposes Committee and also sits on the Civic Centre Management Committee and the Staffing Committee.
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Councillor Matt Powell (North Ward)
Councillor Matt Powell sits on the Planning and Development Committee and the Civic Centre Management Committee.
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Alderman Mike Davies (South Ward)
Alderman Mike Davies sits on the Council’s Finance and General Purposes Committee, the Recreation and Amenities Committee and the Staffing Committee.
Alderman Mike Davies also represents Wombourne as a District Councillor at South Staffordshire Council.
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Councillor Vince Merrick (South Ward)
Councillor Vince Merrick is our Deputy Chairman and, therefore, sits on all of the Council’s committees.
Councillor Vince Merrick also represents Wombourne as a District Councillor at South Staffordshire Council.
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Our Staff
Rachael Wright - Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
The Clerk to the Council is the Proper Officer of the Council and as such is under a statutory duty to carry out all the functions of a council’s Proper Officer, and in particular to serve or issue all the notifications required by law.
The Clerk is responsible for ensuring that the instructions of the Council in connection with its function as a Parish Council are carried out.
The Clerk is expected to advise the Council on, and assist in the formation of, overall policies to be followed in respect of the council’s activities, and in particular, to produce all the information required for making effective decisions and to implement constructively all decisions.
The Clerk is the Responsible Financial Officer and accountable for all financial records of the Council and the proper administration of its finances.
The Clerk is accountable to the Council for the effective management of all its resources and will report to them as and when required.
The Clerk is based in the Civic Centre, Gravel Hill, Wombourne, WV5 9HA.
Lauren Liggett - Deputy Clerk
The Deputy Clerk to the Parish Council provides essential administrative and financial support to ensure the smooth and lawful operation of the Council.
Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records, managing bookkeeping and VAT returns, and processing staff salaries in accordance with statutory requirements.
The role also supports the Clerk in upholding good governance, compliance with legal obligations and the effective delivery of local services.
How to become a councillor
A parish council is the tier of local authority closest to its community as it elects representatives from within that community. Parish councils are democracy on your doorstep. Anyone can stand as a candidate provided they meet the qualification requirements or you can find out more by contacting the local borough electoral services department.
You should be:
- Aged over 18.
- A British, Commonwealth citizen, or Euro-national citizen (who is a registered elector)
- Resident for 12 months prior to the day of election – either in the parish or within 3 miles of the boundary.
- Occupied land or premises for 12 months as owner or tenant – either in the parish or within 3 miles of the boundary
- Had a principal place of work – either in the parish or within 3 miles of the boundary.
You cannot become a councillor if:
- You hold a paid office with the council.
- If you are subject to a bankruptcy restrictions order or an interim order creates disqualification which dates from the judgement or execution and generally ends one year after the relevant order is made.
- If you have within five years before the election or since election been convicted in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man of any offence and been sentenced to not less than three months imprisonment (whether suspended or not) without the option of a fine.
- Imprisonment probably includes any type of custodial sentence.
- This disqualification begins when the ordinary period for making an appeal is finally dismissed or abandoned or fails for want of prosecution.
You can get further information from the Staffordshire Parish Councils’ Association.