The 15 Councillors of Sandy representing the 4 wards.
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.
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.
Member of Policy Finance and Resources 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.
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.
Deputy Mayor.
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.
Member of Development Scrutiny Committee
Chair of Community Services and Environment 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.
Co-opted onto Council on 14 August 2017.
Co-opted 24 June 2019
Recently retired from a long career in Special Education.
I believe that local democracy and social inclusion must be at the heart of any community and that there needs to be a range of opportunities for Community Activism to engage individuals positively in their local neighbourhood. Making local democratic structures like the Town Council accessible and representative ensures all residents feel they have a voice and that their contributions are valued.
I also believe there is considerable talent and energy across Sandy, which could be harnessed for the benefit of all and want to ensure close cooperation with CBC Councillors and other services in the town, schools, police, social welfare etc. to ensure we are getting the very best deal for Sandy whilst working in a joined-up fashion.
Active member of the Labour Party.
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.
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.
Chair of Policy, Finance and 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.
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.
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.
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.
Co-opted 24 June 2019.
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.