ABOUT
The Role of a Councillor
A councillor is a member of the Council and is normally elected for a term of four years. People of any political or religious persuasion are eligible to become a councillor, although their personal views should not extend into their parish council work. A Councillor is an unpaid voluntary role.
They are elected to represent the interests of the local community as a whole and promote a harmonious local environment. The number of elected Councillors depends on the size of the area. In Tivetshall we are able to have 7 Councillors.
As a local Councillor you can become a voice for your community and make a real change. Councillors represent the interests of the communities they serve.
Local councillors have three main responsibilities:
• Decision-making
• Monitoring
• Getting involved locally
Contact the Clerk for more information.
TEAM
Robert Alleguen-Porter
Chair
I have lived in Tivetshall since 2013 together with my wife. I have been a Councillor now for 2 years, and joined because I want to see the community thrive, but for it to grow in a well planned and appropriate way for the rural village it is.
I am also keen to build the community spirit that is evident within our lovely village and am a Trustee for our Village Hall and a Trustee and founding member of the Tivetshall Families & Friends group.
Alyson Read
Vice Chair
I have always lived in a village environment, moving here in 2015 from Bedfordshire. I worked in the motor industry for 20+ years.
My passion is horses. My interests are social history, protecting our environment and its wildlife, being part of a community.
I jointed this Parish Council in 2017. I have had training in community funding, attended monthly workshops learning how to create a neighbourhood plan. I strongly believe our villages should retain their characteristics and not lose their identities through excessive development. As a Trustee I am part of the team running the Village Hall and organising fundraising events to maintain and enhance this great facility.
Alan Arber
Parish Clerk
I am a fully qualified Cilca Parish Clerk that joined Tivetshall in early June after an recommendation from Norfolk parish training and support. as a young man i played professional football for many years and represented my country at amateur level which I am extremely proud of. I currently clerk for three other councils with 2 being in South Norfolk and one in Breckland. I really enjoy attending the Tea Junctions and am always there for a chat with everyone on any issues within the parish. I live in Norwich with my partner Carol
Councillor
I moved into Tivetshall in 1993 to begin married life and to raise a family. My children both attended Tivetshall School and I worked there for 18 years. I really enjoy being a part of village life and have been actively involved as a Trustee in several of our community groups including FOTS, The Village Hall, TFAF and TTJ. It is encouraging to see a sensitive approach to the growth of our community and to have a part to play in its future.
Steve has just joined the council and we await his resume for the website
Carole Youngs
I moved to Tivetshall St Mary at the end of 2019 after decades of living in different countries around the world and various locations across the British Isles.
I have a degree in Public and Environmental Health and have over fifteen years’ experience working for and with various parish councils.
By joining Tivetshall Parish Council I hope to work for and enhance the area I now live in and call home.