New Town Councillor Co-opted

Date Added: 21/03/2022

At a meeting of Sandy Town Council on Monday 7th March 2022, a new Councillor was co-opted on to the Council to fill a vacancy in Fallowfield Ward. Two candidates applied for the single vacancy and following a vote by Councillors, Lorraine Ivanciu-Wilkinson was co-opted.

Lorraine loves living in Sandy and has been a resident here for over 15 years. She brings to the role a wealth of skills, experience and interests which will benefit the Council. Lorraine has been active in volunteering and fundraising for both the Friends of Sandy Christmas Lights and East Anglian Air Ambulance. She is also a member of a number of community organisations and is interested in supporting local businesses. Additionally, Lorraine is an avid walker and is keen to help protect our countryside.

Lorraine has a background in nursing, adult safeguarding and law. She has a wealth of professional experience, having worked for both the NHS and a London law firm. Lorraine brings valuable legal knowledge to the Council, as she self-funded a law degree and successfully completed a Bar Vocational Course (BVC). Her interests in safeguarding issues and contract law will be of great benefit in her new post as Councillor.

Cllr Martin Pettit, the Mayor of Sandy commented that, along with existing Council Members, he welcomes Cllr Ivanciu-Wilkinson and looks forward to working with her in service of the community throughout the next year.