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Your Councillors

The 15 Councillors of Sandy representing the 4 wards.

Cllr Michael P Scott

Beeston Ward

"The Gowans",
Seddington Nursery,
Great North Road,
Seddington,
Sandy,
SG19 1NZ
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Cllr Peter Blaine

Ivel Ward

19 Poplar Close
Sandy
SG19 1HH
T 01767 692619 E peterblaine.blaine
@gmail.com
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Cllr Max Hill

Ivel Ward

21 The Green
Beeston
Sandy
SG19 1PE
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Cllr Will Jackson

Ivel Ward

14 Westfield Gardens
Sandy
SG19 1HF
T 01767 682549 E will.jackson662
@btinternet.com
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Cllr Martin Pettitt

Ivel Ward

42 Swansholme Gardens
Sandy
SG19 1HL
T 01767 680082 E martin.pettitt
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Cllr Susan J Sutton

Ivel Ward

33 Bedford Road
Sandy
SG19 1EP
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Cllr Dr Nicholas Thompson

Fallowfield Ward

46 Kestrel Way
Sandy
SG19 2TE
T 01767 683137 > View Full Profile

Cllr Paul Sharman

Fallowfield Ward

3 Swallow Crest
Sandy
SG19 2SN
M 07889 599556 > View Full Profile

Cllr P Nigel Aldis

Pinnacle Ward

7 Mayfield Court
Sandy
SG19 1NF
T 01767 691333 E [email protected] > View Full Profile

Cllr Colin Osborne

Pinnacle Ward

Summercourt
2 Leeds Smith Drive
Sandy
SG19 1LU
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Cllr Amanda Gibson

Pinnacle Ward

1 Allhallows, 
Sandy,
SG19 1HS
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Cllr Terence Knagg

Pinnacle Ward

3 Jubilee Close
Sandy
SG19 1RR
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Cllr Joanna Hewitt

Pinnacle Ward

Clock Tower Cottage
Everton Road
Sandy
SG19 2DD
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Cllr Ruth Lock

Pinnacle Ward

2 Havelock Close
Sandy
SG19 1TE
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Cllr Stuart Paterson

Fallowfield Ward

15 Carter Street
Sandy
SG19 1BT
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"The Gowans",
Seddington Nursery,
Great North Road,
Seddington,
Sandy,
SG19 1NZ
T 01767 680983 E scott729
@btinternet.com

Cllr Michael P Scott

Beeston Ward

Town Mayor

Member of Community Services and Environment Committee and Policy, Finance and Resources Committee.

I have lived in Sandy nearly all of my life and my wife Lynda came to live here in the seventies. All of my four children were educated here and all but one has spread their wings.

I enjoy representing Sandy on all matters, but Beeston, the A1, the bridge and general access are all of particular concerns. Environment and sport are very important issues to the wellbeing of all and need careful attention.
 

19 Poplar Close
Sandy
SG19 1HH
T 01767 692619 E peterblaine.blaine
@gmail.com

Cllr Peter Blaine

Ivel Ward

Member of Community Services and Environment Committee.

Vice Chair of Policy, Finance and Resources Committee. 

Retired Engineer

Former County, Mid Beds and Central Bedfordshire Councillor.

21 The Green
Beeston
Sandy
SG19 1PE
T 01767 681469 E [email protected]

Cllr Max Hill

Ivel Ward

Member of Policy Finance and Resources Committee.

Member of Community Services and Environment Committee.

Chair of Human Resources Committee. 

I came to Sandy with my family in 1992 to become headteacher at Sandy Upper School and was particularly attracted to the post by the school's community dimension.  My time as head saw the openings of the all-weather hockey pitch and Toy Box Nursery; we hosted the touring Royal Shakespeare Company for a week and also international student gatherings.  The extensive adult education programmes was hugely popular.

Since leaving the school I have been involved in consultancy work, providing outdoor opportunities for children in disadvantaged areas of the country and writing articles for two national support networks.  I am chair of governors of a local lower school.

I have been heavily involved with the local community for well over 20 years. I was chair of the carnival committee for many years and more recently act as MC for the annual Christmas Lights event.  I am President of Blunham Cricket Club, play for Bedfordshire Seniors and am the County Cricket Welfare officer.  I enjoy fishing and am minuting secretary for two local associations. I founded Sandy's link with Skarszewy in northern Poland in 1995, and, as President of the local Twinning Association, promote this link as well as our long-standing liaison with Malaunay in Normandy.

I am the Homewatch coordinator for Beeston, am fluent in two foreign languages and can converse in two others. I was largely instrumental in compiling the Sandy and Beeston Town Plan for 2011-2020 and wrote an update last year. I keep busy, something which demands a good degree of personal organisation, and joining Sandy Town Council would seem a natural complement to many of the activities I pursue.

The needs of Sandy

I feel confident that I understand the complex social mix of the Sandy community and am fully aware of the key local issues.  Sandy has many plusses, especially its excellent geographical location, but also many pressing needs.  Town Councillors are not experts but simply willing volunteers who want to make a difference to their local communities.  The town's budget is pitifully small and the Council has to continually make its voice heard at Central Beds.  It is disappointing that there were not enough nominees to trigger an election in Ivel ward but you can be assured that I will make every effort to serve this community to the best of my abilities for the foreseeable future. 

14 Westfield Gardens
Sandy
SG19 1HF
T 01767 682549 E will.jackson662
@btinternet.com

Cllr Will Jackson

Ivel Ward

Member of Policy, Finance and Resources Committee.

Member of Development Scrutiny.

Vice Chair of Human Resources Commitee.

I was born in Sandy and I have lived in Sandy all my life. I have two daughters and two grandchildren. I previously had a retail business in Sandy.

Previously I have been heavily involved with 1st Sandy Scout Group and a church warden at St Swithuns Church, Sandy. I am currently a church warden for Moggerhanger Parish Church.

42 Swansholme Gardens
Sandy
SG19 1HL
T 01767 680082 E martin.pettitt
@virginmedia.com

Cllr Martin Pettitt

Ivel Ward

Deputy Mayor. 

Member of Policy, Finance and Resources Committee.

Member of Development Scrutiny Committee.

Member of Human Resources Committee.

I have lived in Sandy with my wife Jackie for 41 years and we have two grown up married children and four grandchildren.

I have been a member of successive Town Councils for 24 years and remain keen to work hard to make a contribution to the development of Sandy and to improving the quality of life of all our residents and visitors to the town.

33 Bedford Road
Sandy
SG19 1EP
T 01767 227589 E

Cllr Susan J Sutton

Ivel Ward

Member of Development Scrutiny Committee

Chair of Community Services and Environment Committee.

Member of Human Resources Committee.

I have been a serving Councillor since 2005 and also had the honour of being chosen as the Town Mayor for 3 years.  One half of my  family has lived in the town for many generations and we have seen a lot of change in that time.  Visiting grandparents during my childhood there were open fields at the end of Windsor Way.  I believe that we need to see Sandy develop and grow, but in a way that is sustainable and will bring more employment and much needed facilities to the town.  We are in a unique position being inbetween the A1 and railway that makes planning our future more complicated as decisions about those major routes are taken in London.  However, I will do my utmost to ensure that the needs of our residents are not ignored during these crucial national transport discussions. 

46 Kestrel Way
Sandy
SG19 2TE
T 01767 683137 E

Cllr Dr Nicholas Thompson

Fallowfield Ward

Co-opted onto Council on 14 August 2017.

Member of Community Services and Environment Committee.

Member of Development Scrutiny Committee.

3 Swallow Crest
Sandy
SG19 2SN
M 07889 599556 E

Cllr Paul Sharman

Fallowfield Ward

Chair of Development Scrutiny Committee

Member of Policy Finance and Resources Committee

I was born and educated in Letchworth Garden City and have lived in Sandy since 1996. 

I work in Huntingdon as a Design Consultant for a family run business.

I have been involved with the Sandy Christmas Lights since the Council took over the running of the event.

 

 

7 Mayfield Court
Sandy
SG19 1NF
T 01767 691333 E nigel.aldis1
@gmail.com

Cllr P Nigel Aldis

Pinnacle Ward

Member of Community Services and Environment Committee.

Member of Policy Finance and Resources Committee.

Member of Human Resources Committee. 

Former teacher with over 30 year's experience in all phases and special schools.

Member of the Town Council since co-option in September 1999.

Former Mid Bedfordshire District Council/ Central Bedfordshire Councillor (2003-2015)

Chairman of the Sandy Enhancement Group which carries out work on improvement schemes across the town.

Vice-Chairman of the Sandy Historical Research Group.

Vice-Chairman of the Sandy & District Horticultural Association which organises the annual show in August.

Chair of Sandy Historical Society.

Active member of the Liberal Democrats.

Supporter of Sustrans which campaigns for an improvement in the national cycle network.

Summercourt
2 Leeds Smith Drive
Sandy
SG19 1LU
T 01767 682032 E

Cllr Colin Osborne

Pinnacle Ward

Chair of Policy, Finance and Resources Committee.

Member of Community Services and Environment Committee.

Member of Human Resources Committee.

I  have lived all my life in Sandy. I have been married to Diane for nearly 40 years and have two married daughters – both who live locally – and four grandsons.

I have been a member of the Town Council since 1974, and I am involved in a number of organisations in the town.

1 Allhallows, 
Sandy,
SG19 1HS
T 01767 699 517 E amandafage
@hotmail.com

Cllr Amanda Gibson

Pinnacle Ward

Co-opted on to Council on 29 October 2018.

Member of the Development Scrutiny Committee.

Vice Chair of the Community Services and Environment Committee.

I have lived in Sandy almost all of my life, I was educated at local schools and have either worked in or commuted from the town for much of my career.

I have recently retired and would like to use some of my spare time and energy to support my local community. 

I am especially interested in conservation of our wonderful countryside around Sandy and in improving infrastructure and leisure facilities in the town. I look forward to representing the residents of Sandy. 

3 Jubilee Close
Sandy
SG19 1RR
T 01767 223165 E b.knagg2584
@outlook.com

Cllr Terence Knagg

Pinnacle Ward

Member of Community Services and Environment Committee.

Vice Chair of Development Scrutiny Committee.

I was born and educated in Blackburn, Lancashire. 

I joined the Metropolitan Police at the age of 18 and served for 25 years.

Since leaving the police I have worked in security for the M.O.D, Bond Street Jewellers and National Car Parks.

My interests are Keep fit, reading, walking and gardening.

I also have a B.A Degree in Humanities.

 

Clock Tower Cottage
Everton Road
Sandy
SG19 2DD
T 01767 512002 E

Cllr Joanna Hewitt

Pinnacle Ward

Co-opted 24 June 2019

Member of Development Scrutiny Committee.

Member of Policy, Finance & Resources Committee.

Retired.

Following my retirement I have used my time and experience in the support of local projects such as ‘ The Greensand Country  Landscape Partnership’ and the annual ‘Greensand Country Festival’,  in the process I have  learnt much about the unique area in which we live.  I Chair the Shannon Court Surgery PPG  and I am also Chair of ‘Youth Inspired’ a Bedford based organisation providing education and training for young adults with learning difficulties and mental health conditions.

Working as a member of the Town Council I am keen we see the development of Sandy, whilst ensuring this is done in a sustainable manor, sympathetic to the local environment, whilst providing the required services and facilities for local residents across all age groups.
 

2 Havelock Close
Sandy
SG19 1TE
T C/o 01767 681491 E [email protected]

Cllr Ruth Lock

Pinnacle Ward

Co-opted 24 June 2019.

Member of Development Scrutiny Committee.

Member of Policy, Finance and Resources Committee.

I have lived in Sandy all my life and am married to a local school teacher.  I have helped with the local Girl Guides, ran the Sunday School for a while and am now a member of St. Swithun's P.C.C.

My two children attended schools within the town and I am presently working full-time as a learning support assistant at Sandy Secondary School. 

I am well aware of the problems and issues facing the town and having lived here all my life, know many of the residents. I have seen the community grow and evolve and have been involved with many of its functions and activities.  These include craft time at the library, the Christmas Tree festival and the walking group. 

I hope I can use my experience and local knowledge to help plan for the future of Sandy and look forward to meeting everyone. 

15 Carter Street
Sandy
SG19 1BT
T C/o 01767 681491 E Cllr.S.Paterson
@outlook.com

Cllr Stuart Paterson

Fallowfield Ward

Member of Development Scrutiny Committee

Member of Community Services & Environment Committee

I live in Sandy with my wife and two daughters. I have been impressed with the community spirit I have seen in Sandy through my daughter's School (St Swithun's), the local church (St. Swithun's P.C.C) and the recently formed Sandy All In Together group.

I buy/spend local where possible and enjoy taking walks around Sandy, particularly along the River Ivel and The Pinnacle. I intend to do what I can to improve our green spaces and community facilities.

Having grown up on a council estate and felt the pangs of hunger waiting for tax credits to clear, I am particularly passionate about helping those currently living in poverty. Any initiative to improve living standards in Sandy will get my full support and commitment.

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