Alison Melvin
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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Email: a.melvin@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk
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Graham Jones
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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Jenney de Sousa
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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Geoff Clarke
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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Dominic Hearne
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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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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Jo Ibbotson
Jo has recently joined Binsted Council and her contact details will be available soon.
Jo and her husband have lived in Station Road Bentley for more than 25 years, moving just once in that time- to the house they built next door!
Jo has recently retired from a career as a leader in education. Jo feels that she and her family have gained a great deal from our community and with her new-found time now feels she would like to give something back through her councillor role. She is keen to maintain the Station Road community’s sense of belonging to the wider parish and its involvement within it.
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William White
William has recently joined Binsted Council, his details will be available soon.
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Parish Council Staff
Mike Mordecai
Parish Clerk
Mike joined as our Parish Clerk in June 2023 and works at Binsted Pavilion Monday – Friday.
He and his family live in Alton. Mike brings considerable experience from a background in local government.
Tel: 07483310631
Sally Laker
Responsible Finance Officer
Sally has been our Responsible Finance Officer since September 2022. She is a qualified accountant and brings a wealth of financial experience, including senior commercial roles and teaching accountancy courses.
Sally lives in Headley and enjoys walking her dogs in this beautiful local area.