NAILSWORTH TOWN COUNCIL

MEET YOUR TOWN COUNCILLORS

You can contact any of them via the Town Hall

01453 833592 or  

Norman Kay. I have now lived with my wife in this brilliant town for twenty-five years, and love it.  However, I was born and raised in London until I went to college, where I met my wife.

My career has been with social care, and I managed a team of child care social workers before my retirement.

 At home we keep a small flock of rare breed Cotswold sheep and I am the Royal British Legion poppy appeal organiser for Nailsworth.  I also worked with the Youth Club to ensure we have a full-time dedicated youth worker.

My special interests are the young people and the older population of Nailsworth. I was Deputy Mayor for the last two years and since May 2007 I serve as the Town’s Mayor

Joy Way was attracted to come and live near Nailsworth 5 years ago, and has found it has lived up to her expectations. She is married with two grown up children, and had a career in social work for 20 years.

She comes new to Town Council work, but has learned much about the town through her involvement with the Festival for 5 years, and with the TIC for a year.

She is particularly interested in 'sustainability' issues, and in supporting efforts to care more for the environment, which ultimately affects us all.

Brian Jayes.  After 10 years in the army followed by a career in industry, mostly in the management of car rental businesses, Brian is now semi-retired.  He is married to Clare and  has 2 children and 3 grandchildren.

He has lived in Nailsworth since 1984.  Brian feels his involvement in the town council will give him a new focus and he feels ready to take on the challenge. 

He has some property management experience and in addition hopes to bring to the council balanced views on a broad range of issues.

Alan Wheeler – Born in London and has lived in Nailsworth since 2001 after taking early retirement from BT in 1998. I have worked on various parish councils since 1991 and enjoy taking part in community affairs and have a keen interest in planning issues.

I want to help preserve the working town character of Nailsworth and really enjoy all the facilities it offers.

My main interests are sailing, walking and playing table tennis in local leagues.

Stephen Robinson.  Steve was born, educated and lives in Nailsworth.  He is married to Liz, has three daughters and one grand daughter. 

Steve has worked in the Youth Service for forty years, both in a part-time and full-time capacity. 

He currently works in the family butchery business in Minchinhampton and in his spare time enjoys playing bowls in Nailsworth.  Steve looks forward to serving the local community as a councillor.

Paul has followed a career in general management and IT within the logistics industry. He and Linda have both played active roles in various aspects of Nailsworth life since moving here. He wants to contribute to the continued development of Nailsworth as a prosperous market town. 

John Nicholson has lived in Shortwood for over 20 years, and has served on the town Council for the past 16.   He was mayor in 1999-2002. 

He has, at some time, chaired nearly all the council’s committees and was particularly involved with the establishment of the Town Information Centre, the plans to redevelop the Highwood site and the appointment of Nailsworth’s first full-time youth worker. 

John Bratby has lived and worked in and around Nailsworth for over 30 years.

As an independent member of the council he aims to “do my best to serve and promote our town, community and businesses”.

John ByrneMoved to Nailsworth 7 years ago. Born in Bolton, Lancashire. about 1959. Conserves and Repairs Old Buildings. Specialises in the use of lime mortars, plasters, washes and renders. Can be seen bouncing about in a series 2a Landrover.  Sits on the Recreation & Amenities, Environment , Newsletter and Finance committees. 

Having never previously sat on any committee - let alone a town council I am flattered to be made welcome and hope to do my bit to help the town, which I believe, is something rather special.

Sally ThorpeI am married with 2 grown up sons and we are expecting our first grandchild this autumn. Though I live in Amberley, I see Nailsworth as my natural base for shopping and socialising and I like the dynamic feel of the town. 

I was on Cirencester Town Council in the 1980’s particularly focussing on play facilities for young children and teenagers. I have been a social worker and have worked in many areas of local government and with community groups.  I am keen to support community groups and residents in Nailsworth and work to maintain and improve the quality of life for all.

TOWN  COUNCILLORS - 2008

• Cllr J A Byrne

• Cllr J R Nicholson *

• Cllr Mrs S E Thorpe

• Cllr Mrs J M Way

• Cllr A G Wheeler

PLANNING  COMMITTEE

• Cllr Mrs DLM Binns

• Cllr J D Bratby

• Cllr P Carter

• Cllr Mrs S E Thorpe

• Cllr A G Wheeler *

• Cllr J D Bratby *

• Cllr P Carter

• Cllr B Jayes

• Cllr Mrs J M Way

RECREATION & AMENITIES COMMITTEE

• Cllr Mrs DLM Binns

• Cllr J A Byrne *

• Cllr B Jayes

• Cllr J R Nicholson

• This committee is made up of the
  Chairmen of the other committees
  and the Town Mayor

TOWN NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE

• Cllr J A Byrne

• Cllr B Jayes

• Cllr J R Nicholson *

Forest Green Community Centre Working Party

• Cllr J D Bratby

• Cllr J R Nicholson

• Cllr Mrs S E Thorpe*

• Cllr Mrs J M Way

Mrs S Millett and Mrs M Marshall + two others,

Forest Green Residents Association

Nailsworth Games Working Party 

• Cllr N I Kay *

• Mrs G Smith, Chamber of Trade

• J Ellen and J Probert, FGR-FC

• Mrs D Binns

• District Cllr J T Jefferies

• A Nicholson, Neighbourhood Warden

• Ms T Young, Junction Youth Club

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 * denotes chairmen of committees who were elected at the 35^th Annual Meeting on 20 May 2008

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