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Martin Winward
My family and I moved to Cleobury Mortimer in 2017 having previously lived in the Channel Islands, Falkland Islands and Wiltshire. Since graduating Manchester University with a BA(Hons) in Biblical Theological Studies with Greek.
I attended Bath Spa where I undertook my initial teacher training.
More recently my studies in special educational needs at the University of Winchester has led me back to working with children and young people in Shropshire as a Headteacher of a specialist school.
Please contact me using the mobile number below should you have any questions or if you feel I may be of help.
Mobile Phone: 07460 086653
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
Neil Tysall (Vice-Chair)
I moved to Cleobury Mortimer from Coventry in 1990 and very quickly fell for this wonderful town, its people and the beautiful countryside. I live here with my wife, Deborah, a secondary school teacher in Ludlow. We married in St Mary’s over a quarter of a century ago and have been here ever since. My parents moved to Cleobury in 2012 and this has given me a new perspective on issues, particularly those affecting the more senior members of our community.
My interests lie in public service and I am treasurer of the Cleobury Mortimer Men’s Shed association, a newly formed group which I hope we will see blossom in the near future.
I am pleased to be part of the team and I hope to make a positive contribution to our community.
Please feel free to contact me with any parish issues that you would like to discuss.
Telephone: 01299 271189
John Greaves (Chair)
I am originally from Codsall (near Wolverhampton) before moving to Billingsley in 2005 and have lived in Cleobury since June 2014. I married my wife Becky in 2016 after meeting her when we worked together for an Anaerobic Digestion company in Ludlow. I currently work full time for a net zero energy think-tank (Energy Research Partnership) looking at ways to decarbonise the energy mix through industrial innovation, government policy and corporate investment.Growing up, my parents owned a holiday home in Doddington and I have happy memories of exploring the local area during my childhood. I am proud to be part of the Cleobury Mortimer community and to have the opportunity to lead the Town Council.
Mobile: 07958 913321
Guy James
I have lived in Cleobury since 1986 together with my wife Maggie, and it is my firm intention to never leave. It is a town to which I feel strongly connected and although I did not come here until adulthood, all of my three children were educated at the local primary and Lacon Childe schools. I spent my working career as a Chartered Surveyor, the last 35 years in the residential sector; the quality of housing therefore is of particular importance to me.
I hope that as a councillor I can contribute to the development of the town so as to improve the lives of its residents whilst at the same time to retain as much as possible of its character and sense of community.
You are welcome to contact me at any reasonable time if you have any issues which you would like to discuss.
Telephone: 01299 270900
Mobile: 07532 230051
Patrick Buck
I moved to Cleobury in 2003 with my family and attended Cleobury Mortimer Primary and Lacon Childe School, graduating in 2012 and going to Bridgnorth Endowed for college. After college, I went to Cardiff Metropolitan University to study English literature and Drama. After that, I returned to Cleobury, working in the Coop for a year, and doing some small teaching jobs in Wolverhampton and Ludlow. I later worked at Hobsons and in Ironbridge at Blist Hill as a Bartender. After volunteering at the Food bank for a while, I began considering other ways I could help Cleobury Mortimer’s community, and decided to apply to become a Councillor.
Home: 01299 270 464
Mobile Phone: 07975 942 326
Ken Walsh
Originally from Liverpool, I have lived in South Shropshire for over 30 years, first in Stottesdon and now in Cleobury Mortimer. I am married with grown-up children all living in different places but having benefited from attending our local schools and living in such a welcoming environment. An economist by training, I specialised in labour market policy working on projects in the UK, Europe and beyond. This gives me a particular interest in employment matters and how existing jobs in our town can be sustained and new ones created.I want to contribute towards maintaining and enhancing the appeal of Cleobury Mortimer as a place to live, work and visit in collaboration with my fellow Councillors and all those with this shared aim.
Mobile Phone: 07899 740282
Phil Clarke
I am originally from Netherton in the West Midlands. I started coming to my holiday home in Cleobury back in 2018. I decided to move here permanently in 2021 after realising what a wonderful town and community we have. I currently work at Pineland Furniture and am also in the process of becoming a Firefighter here in Cleobury. Having been made so welcome in the community, I feel it’s my time to give something back to this lovely town and its residentsDorothy McBride – Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
I was appointed Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer in April 2023, having 16 years’ experience working as a Parish Clerk for two neighbouring Parish Councils and also as the Town Council’s Finance Officer since February 2014.
I was born and brought up in Neen Savage, attended Cleobury Mortimer Primary School and Lacon Childe School before moving on to college and university. After working in retail management for over 20 years I returned home to Shropshire.
I am interested in the rural environment as well as the provision of services and facilities to promote a thriving community.
Tel: 01299 271154
Email: dorothy.mcbride@cleobury.org.uk
Sam Dolphin – Deputy Town Clerk
I have recently been appointed Deputy Town Clerk and also hold post as Market Hall Manager and Benefice Administrator. I have lived in and around the Cleobury area since the age of 14 and am very committed to promoting Cleobury as a wonderful place to live.Theresa Ray – Cemetery Administrator
I have worked as the Cemetery Administrator for Cleobury Mortimer for the past 20 years. If you have a query regarding the cemetery or wish to obtain some information on your own family history please do not hesitate to contact me.
Available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Tel: 07703 965064 or email: theresa.ray@cleobury.org.uk
CMTC – Meeting Dates – 2023-24
CMTC Roles and Appointments 2023-24
Town Councillors Register of Interests
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