Election Candidates 2015

General, District and Parish Council

Labour Jack Abbott

UKIP Mark Cole

Green Rhodri Griffiths

English Democrats Tony Holyoak

Liberal Democrat Jon Neal

Conservative Daniel Poulter

General Election 2015 Central Suffolk and

North Ipswich

Conservative Julie Ann Lower Flatman

Green James Edward Hargrave

District Council Election 2015 Stradbroke & Laxfield Ward

All 18 Candidates for the Parish Council Election were invited by the editors of the Stradbroke Monthly to submit a photo and a maximum of 40 words to introduce

themselves to voters in the elections. There was absolutely no requirement to submit information or a photo, it was a request. The Notice of Poll information has been

taken from Mid Suffolk District Council Website and can be viewed at www.midsuffolk.gov.uk. This is not a Stradbroke Parish Council Publication.

Caroline Barnes

We moved to Stradbroke in 2000 after running a Village Stores for 13 years where I was Chairman of School Governors, Village Hall and Treasurer for PCC, now semi retired I would like to get more involved in our village. Notice of Poll 10 Eastlands, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk IP21 5JA Proposer Joan Eva Scribens Seconder Kenneth John Scribens

Gerald Jenkins Notice of Poll 14 Farriers Close, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5JF Proposer S J Gemmill Seconder N. M Stones

George Chaplin Notice of Poll 7 Ash Plough, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5HB Proposer O. J Coles Seconder Oliver Last

Maureen John I came to Stradbroke when I was 14 and I stayed because it is a brilliant place to live. I am the manager of the Library and the Post Office and chair of SCALT and really enjoy my work in the community. Notice of Poll Deep Footings, Church Street, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5HS Proposer Michael Marlow Seconder Stuart Crane

Oliver Coles Notice of Poll 10 Ash Plough, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5HB Proposer George Chaplin Seconder Oliver Last

Oliver Last I grew up in Stradbroke. I am married and have 2 young children. I am fairly active in the village and I am currently the chair of the Neighbourhood Plan Committee. I want Stradbroke to maintain its sociable community spirit. Notice of Poll Manor Farm House, Fressingfield Road, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5NJ Proposer N. M Stones Seconder O. J Coles

Stuart Crane I moved to the village 2 years ago and have served on the Parish Council for the last year. I am part of the Neighbourhood Plan process. I'm simply interested in working to keep Stradbroke a nice place to live. Notice of Poll Yew Tree Cottage, New Street, Stradbroke, IP21 5JG Proposer Maureen John Seconder Michael Marlow

Velda Lummis. I have lived in Stradbroke for 34 years, my son was educated at the two village schools. Am involved with the football and cricket clubs. Also very interested in the future development of the village. Notice of Poll Veldon, Wilby Road, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5JN Proposer Tina Mollie Smith Seconder Trudy Ann Cattermole

Don Darling Retired, 9 years in Stradbroke. Activities include Youth Football, Festifull, Intervillage Games, Nature Reserve, Community Centre, Neighbourhood Plan, and supporting the High School. I believe we must do a lot more for young people – Stradbroke’s future depends on them. Notice of Poll Frythe Barn, Wilby Road, Stradbroke, Suffolk, IP21 5JP Proposer R D Turkington Seconder G Rennie-Dunkerley

Richard Pierce Saunderson I have lived here for 9 years. I am parent-governor at the High School, Secretary of the Cricket Club, and administer a local charity. I am the Chief Executive of a national charity. I am a published novelist. Notice of Poll Spring Cottage, Church Street, Stradbroke, IP21 5HT Proposer L. J Chalkley Seconder D Chalkley

Lynda Ellison- Rose

I have lived in Stradbroke for 2.5 years and volunteered as a councillor over a year ago. I work in NHS patient quality. My interests include cooking, exploring Suffolk, reading, attending village events and spending time with friends. Notice of Poll 16 Farriers Close, Stradbroke, Suffolk, IP21 5JF Proposer J E Hargrave Seconder M E John

Gillian Rennie- Dunkerley I have lived in Stradbroke for 15 years and worked in Suffolk for 18 years. I am an enthusiastic member of many village organisations and look forward to facilitating the expansion of these and new activities for all our residents. Notice of Poll The Bishop’s View, New Street, Stradbroke, Suffolk, IP21 5JG Proposer L J Smith Seconder K M Lynch

Stuart Gemmill Notice of Poll Valley Farm, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk Proposer G. W Jenkins Seconder P. D Smith

Peter Smith I have served on the Parish Council for 25 years and have been Chair of the Charitable Trust for 19 Years thus involved in the creation of many projects eg the allotments, the Doctors' Surgery, grants to local schools etc. Notice of Poll Hayfield House, Neaves Lane, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5JE Proposer Nick Stones Seconder Gerald Walter Jenkins

Brian Goffee I moved to Stradbroke in 2007 as I have family living in East Anglia. I have been a governor at Stradbroke High School since 2008 and help to run Stradbroke Good Neighbours service. Interests include finance, administration and strategic planning. Notice of Poll 3 Knevetts Close, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5LN Proposer C Knowles Seconder C R Jones

Nick Stones Notice of Poll The Cottage Farm House, New Street, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5JG Proposer Oliver Last Seconder P D Smith

James Hargrave Lived in Stradbroke for 10 years. Children at both village schools. Parish Councillor for 4 years. Chair of Governors at Primary School for 7 years. Vice-Chair of Stradbroke Courthouse and Library Trust. Part of Radio Stradbroke and Village Website teams. Notice of Poll 3 Meadow Way, Stradbroke, Eye, IP21 5JW Proposer L G Ellison-Rose Seconder R A.C. Pierce-Saunderson

Ellie Wharton

I have lived in the village for 6 years, have 3 young children with my husband, a local farmer. I was previously a Fitness Instructor but am now a stay at home mum. Family and Community are important to me. Notice of Poll 6 Eastlands, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5JA Proposer Maureen John Seconder James Hargrave

Stradbroke Parish Council Election 2015