Alison Melvin

Alison Melvin

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Alison lives in Frith End and has been a Councillor since 2018. She’s passionate about supporting the community across the parish and ensuring community assets are well managed. A keen gardener and environmentalist, she has particular interest in the ways in which the natural environment benefits human wellbeing. Alison is a founder of Binsted Eco Network.

Responsibilities:

  • Chair of Finance and Governance Committee
  • Chair of Binsted Recreation Working Group
  • Lead for Blacknest Fields projects
  • Local contact point for Frith End

Email: a.melvin@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk

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Councillor Graham Jones

Graham Jones

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Graham moved to Binsted in 2019. He’s married, with 3 children and a grand daughter. Recently retired from 45 years in the IT industry, Graham is a keen on golf, gardening and ‘DIY’ (albeit not an expert at any!) Graham joined the council in June 2022. After spending so much time in industry, Graham now wants to see where he can help more with local issues and contribute to the local community.

Responsibilities:

  • Local contact point for Binsted village
  • Binsted Rec Users’ Group
  • Fete & Wickham Institute liaison.

Email: g.jones@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk

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Councillor Jenney de Sousa

Jenney de Sousa

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Jenney and her family live in Binsted village.

Responsibilities:

  • Local contact point for Binsted village
  • Member of Local Plan Working Group
  • Communications and Social Media

Email: j.sousa@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk

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Councillor Geoff Clarke

Geoff Clarke

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Geoff and his wife live in Binsted village. Geoff is one of our Allotmenteers.

Responsibilities:

  • Local contact point for Binsted village
  • Member of Finance and Governance Committee
  • Member of Holt Pound Oval Working Group

Email: g.clarke@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk

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Councillor Dominic Hearne

Dominic Hearne

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Dominic and his family live in Blacknest.

Responsibilities:

  • Local contact point for Blacknest
  • Member of Transport Working Group
  • Member of Holt Pound Oval Working Group

Email: d.hearne@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk

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Councillor Jason Lock

Jason Lock

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Jason Lock

Jason joined the council in May 2023. He has lived in Binsted village for seven years and has a farming background. He enjoys local cricket.

Responsibilities:

  • Local contact point for Binsted village
  • Member of Holt Pound Oval Working Group

Email: jason@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk

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