Your Councillors

David Bashford

David has lived at Ballsocks Cottage in Vines Cross for nearly 24years. He is now retired but before retirement he was, for over 20years, the headmaster at St.Mary’s School. He feels he might be able to contribute to the Council with his particular interests being education, traffic control and the Club Rooms redevelopment.

Address: Ballsocks Cottage, Ballsocks Lane, Vines Cross, TN21 9ES
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David Belasco

David is 67 years old, retired airline pilot. Has lived in Horam since 1976. Feels now that he has time to offer a service to the village and is replaying in a small part the security and pleasure that the area has afforded him. Familiar with the problems of an urban area in this day and age, feels he can offer something to the community by way of general experience and practicality. Children, now grown and flown the nest, were educated locally and many ties to the Parish were forged through their activities. A passionate supporter of local ties and institutions.

Address: Brickells Farmhouse, Horam, TN21 0LJ
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Michael Cousins

Michael has been living and running his own business in Horam for 20 years. He has been a councillor for over 7 years and as of April 2010 has been chairman for 3 years. He has 3 main priorities, belief in that as the FIRST TIER of Government that HPC has a very important role to play in decision making and should always be open to new ideas and support from residents. Planning and trying to keep a grip on applications that some times seem unsuitable. Anti social behaviour in it’s many forms notably speeding cars and poor driving, litter and dog fouling.

Address: Cedars, Horebeech Lane, Horam, TN21 0DS
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Len Parkyn

Len has lived with his wife, Marian, in Vines Cross for 18 years. Len is a Senior Teacher in a 16-19 FE College in Brighton where he works with severely disabled young adults. Len is an Emergency Officer, writes the Horam Parish Gazette and is a governor at Maynards Green school. Len is interested in services for those “at risk” or need in the area, including health, social, and educational provision. Len gained hid doctorate in 2008 in transition planning and management for disabled peoples.

Address: Old Clappers, Vines Cross, TN21 9EU
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Robin Phillips

Robin has lived in Horam for over 60 years and in his current address, with his wife June and daughter Michelle, for over 34 years. Son Mark lives in Willingdon. He started working life in a bank, but moved to ESCC where he trained in computer programming. He remained in the computer industry for 30 years and finishing at NPI until they closed down. He moved to Sussex Police over twelve years ago and for the last six years worked as a Crime Prevention Officer. He retired through ill health in 2008 and is now registered disabled. Robin was a Parish Councillor in the mid 1970′s but work and family commitments forced him to retire. He now has the time and enthusiasm to serve the village in any way he can.

Address: Hillcrest, High Street, Horam, TN21
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Virginia Roberts

Virginia has lived in Horam for 8 years and worked for British Telecom in Personnel. Now involved with the Womens’ Institute and museum and is particularly interested in environmental issues.

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Marion Shepherd

Marion is Managing Director of her own business – Shepherds (UK) Limited, suppliers of building products, with 6 branches along the South Coast. Has lived in Horam for 23 years and enjoys being a part of a rural community. Joined the Parish Council in 2004 and sees this as a way of serving the local community. Marion had a varied nursing career, working mainly as a Midwife, but also worked with the John Lewis partnership as a Company Nurse. She also lectured for a while at what is now Sussex Downs College.
As well as being a parish councillor, Marion serves on the Executive committee of SALC. She is very happy living in Horam.

Address: Great Easterfields, Chiddingly Road, Horam, TN21 0JJ
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John Stanbridge

Address: Goldcroft, Maynards Green, TN21 0DE
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District Councillor – Susan Stedman

Susan is Horam’s Conservative District Councillor at Wealden, having been first elected in 2003. She has lived in Maynards Green since the late 1970′s, with a short break in the Channel Islands during the 80′s. Since then she has worked locally for a number of small firms in Horam and Heathfield as well as Lewes and Eastbourne, so she has a comprehensive knowledge of the ups and downs of running a small business and the difference good local facilities can make. Susan and her husband, Mick, run a small business unit site on their redundant mushroom farm in Maynards Green. Between them they have four, adult, children and one grand-daughter. Her contact details are:

Address: Tubwell Nurseries, Maynards Green, Horam, TN21 0BY
Tel: 01435 813182,
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East Sussex County Councillor – Chris Dowling

Chris Dowling represents the Framfield & Horam division on East Sussex County Council. The division is the rural area which stretches from the Ridgewood part of Uckfield across to Vines Cross and includes Horam and Maynards Green. Chris is always pleased to hear from local residents on any County Council matters.

Address: 89 Hunters Way, Uckfield, East Sussex,  TN22 2BB
Tel: 01825 767695
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