Matthew Sheehan (Clerk)
I was born and grew up in Cleobury Mortimer with my family and cousins over 50 years ago, attending Lacon Childe School from 1970 to 1975, after which I attended Kidderminster College for a year.
At the age of 19 I joined the Army as a mechanic in the REME where I served 9 years and reached the rank of Corporal. After the Army I spent a few years in Peterborough as a mechanic before returning to the area living in Ludlow with my mother.
After that I lived 16 years on Clee Hill before returning to live in Cleobury Mortimer with my father after my mother died. I now share a new home in Cleobury with my wife Kaz who supports and works with me.
I have 2 grown up daughters from my previous marriage in Peterborough and a grown up step son from my ex partner on Clee Hill. I designed a dart stand which is produced by a major darts company and I supply all the top Dart players with their merchandise and play a lot of darts myself.
I have taken on the role of Clerk as I have deep connections with Cleobury seeing the changes over the last 50 years and will do all I can for the benefits of Cleobury Mortimer and its residence.
Telephone 01299 271347
Email: matthew.sheehan@cleobury.org.uk
Betty Davies
I have been a parish councillor for over 30 years, and still enjoy the involvement and commitment that it brings. I am a Shropshire lass who moved to Cleobury in 1970 from Stottesdon. My three children were educated at Lacon Childe School , and my grandchildren are at school in Cleobury now. I help to run the local Friendship Club; I am a Governor at the local Primary School, a trustee of the Parish Hall, and a member of Cleobury Mortimer Women’s Institute.
Telephone: 01299 270057
Email: betty.davies@cleobury.org.uk
Michael Reiner
I am married with three grown up children and three grandchildren. I came to Cleobury Mortimer in 1969 to open a garage business, and came to live in the town in 1970. I have been on the Parish Council since 1979, except for two terms in the 1990′s. During this time I served as Vice-Chair for two years and Chair from 1987 to 1991. I have represented the Council on several committees in this time. My other activities include several years as Chair of the Parish Hall committee and two periods as Treasurer and one as Chair of the local Chamber of Trade. I have also been a member of several other groups and committees. If anyone feels that I can help with a problem then please contact me.
Telephone: 07818 754412
Email: michael.reiner@cleobury.org.uk
Debbie Brown (vice chair)
I grew up in Cleobury Mortimer, and returned to live here in 1992 after 10 years away, to be closer to my family and return to my roots. I live with my grown up daughter Jessica who attended both schools in Cleobury. I work part time as a specialist nurse, and I am also a Director of a company that provides advice, training and expertise in safeguarding children. I enjoy the commitment of being a member of the Parish Council, and I am the nominated representative for Cleobury Parish on the Local Joint Committee. In previous years I have been the Treasurer of the Friends of Cleobury Mortimer Primary School and the local Playgroup and I am currently the Secretary of the Nightingale Nursing Fund.
I am happy for anyone to contact me by phone or e-mail if they need any help with local matters.
Telephone: 01299 271530
Mobile : 07958 700768
Email: deborah.brown@cleobury.org.uk
Geoff Hainsworth
I retired some years ago after spending nearly forty years working in the Automotive Industry as a Quality Engineer. I was born in Birmingham, then moved to Kidderminster when I married and settled in Cleobury more than 15 years ago. I am divorced and have two grown up sons and one grandson. I am also Chairman of the Cleobury Mortimer Footpath Association.
Telephone: 01299 271501
Mobile: 07767 786961
Email: geoff.hainsworth@cleobury.org.uk
Sean Thorogood (Chair)
I have lived in Cleobury Mortimer since 2005. Prior to this, I lived in Kinlet for eleven years. I am married to Dawn and have a grown up daughter and son who were both educated at Lacon Childe school.
My career started in 1981 working within the family Engineering Distribution business based in Kidderminster (CBS Rotary Power Motion Ltd). I became Managing Director in 1995 and with the help and support of my brothers we expanded the business to a 9 branch, £7 Million sales operation, servicing the Midlands and South Wales .
In 1998 CBS was asked to become a member of IADA which was a £55 million sales turnover national alliance of independent authorised distributors, consisting of 20 independent companies across the UK. In 2006 I was asked to become the chairman of the group.
In 2007 CBS was approached by our largest competitor who were keen to acquire the business, which we subsequently sold. I remained with the new company to integrate staff up until December 2009. I am currently developing a business within the motor sport industry.
I became a Parish Councillor in June 2010 and am very pleased to be part of the team. My aims and objectives as a councillor are to help the community and add value where possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any parish issues that you would like to discuss.
Telephone: 01299 270235
Mobile: 07973 532723
Email: sean.thorogood@cleobury.org.uk
David Harley
I worked for 30 years in Birmingham and West Midlands Fire Service, attaining the rank of Senior Officer, Divisional Officer Grade 1, Deputy Senior Fire Prevention Officer.
On leaving the Service, for 10 years I worked for British Tour Operators checking hotels and self-catering apartments in different countries to ensure the fire safety and health & safety equipment and procedures were satisfactory.
I then started a small business, carrying out fire risk assessments and fire safety training in various businesses.
I have resided in Cleobury Mortimer since October 2004. I have been involved in Cleobury Mortimer Bowling Club and I am the Club Secretary. I am also a member of the local branch of the Royal British Legion and a Committee member of the Parish Hall.
Email: dave.harley@cleobury.org.uk
Jack Martin
I have lived in Cleobury for all 18 years of my life. After leaving Lacon Childe School two years ago, I have recently completed an A levels course in Business, Economics, Politics and History at Worcester College of Technology, my chosen subjects playing a key part in my decision to join the council. I am vice-chairman of the Parish Hall committee and sit on the Cleobury Mortimer Concert Brass committee where I also lead the youth band. I currently work at Lacon Childe School in the PE department and at the Leisure Centre.
Email: jack.martin@cleobury.org.uk
Mobile: 07534241630
