The 15 Councillors of Sandy representing the 4 wards.
Mayor of Sandy
Member of Development Scrutiny Committee.
Member of Policy, Finance & Resources Committee.
Member of Human Resources Committee.
I have now lived in Sandy for five years and served on the Town Council for two. During this time, particularly in the last year of the pandemic, I have learnt much about the town, its strong community spirit and the benefits of its location in terms of communications and also the beautiful surrounding countryside.
I currently Chair the Shannon Court Surgery PPG, I am member of the ‘Sandy Centre Group’, working on the regeneration of the town center and in addition a member of the newly formed ‘Sandy Neighborhood Plan working group’. I am Chair of ’Youth Inspired’ , a Bedford based organisation providing education and social care provision for young adults with learning difficulties and mental health conditions.
Working as a member of the Town Council and Deputy Mayor, I am keen we involve the community in the future of our town. Ensuring any development is carried out in a sustainable manner, providing the required services and facilities for local residents across all age groups, whilst being sympathetic to, and protecting our unique local environment in the Greensand Country and all it offers to residents and visitors alike.
Deputy Mayor of Sandy
Chair of Human Resources Committee
Member 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.
Chair of Development and Scrutiny Committee. Member of Community Services and Environment Committee. Member of Human Resources Committee. Member of the Neighbourhood Plan Group Chair of Beeston Green, Riddy & Pinnacle Working Group Council nomination to Talk of the Town Community Bus & the Green Wheel Group. Retired teacher with lower, primary, middle, secondary special school experience. Member of the Town Council since co-option in September 1999 25 years of service. Former Mid Bedfordshire District Council & Central Bedfordshire Councillor (2003-2015). Chairman of the Sandy Good Neighbour Group Secretary of the Talk of the Town Community Bus Group. Chairman of Sandy Historical Society. Supporter of Sustrans which campaigns for an improvement in the national cycle network. Nominee of Council to the Bedfordshire Bus Users Group which I chair. Council’s nominee to East-West Rail Partnership
In 2020, my husband and I moved to Sandy. Our choice to live in Sandy was based on the railway and its close links to London. Little did I know at the time that the people of Sandy and the beautiful surrounding countryside including the Pinnacle, the Riddy, and the RSPB would cement my love of this charming town. Listening to my neighbours and the stories they have about Sandy through the decades piqued my interest in Sandy's history and development, and I love seeing old photos of Sandy through the ages. Having enjoyed attending events, such as the Christmas Lights, Remembrance Sunday, and the Jubilee festivities at Sandye Place, I wanted to get involved and volunteer my time to help maintain Sandy as a great place to live and work for current and future residents.
I wish to continue contributing to Sandy and have a particular interest in the development of Sandy town centre, housing/building development, and the cemeteries. I am very keen to continue supporting community engagement events. I am delighted to have been co-opted into Sandy Town Council and to have the opportunity to represent the residents of Sandy, continue to maintain this charming and vibrant town as a great place to live.
Member of : Development and Scrutiny Committee Policy, Finance and Resources Committee Human Resources Committee
Member of Community Services and Environment Committee.
I am married and moved to Beeston almost 10 years ago having lived the city life in London, Hong Kong, Dubai and Chile. I have never been one to shy away from an adventure and have always enjoyed learning and understanding the culture of the different countries that I've called home. But the country life has always had a calling, and with a love of horses, dogs, gardening and a passion for the environment and the natural world, Beeston is very much my home now, and supporting the community of Sandy and the surrounding area is very important to me. I have worked for the RSPB for the last 8 years and am now leading their communication planning.
Member of Policy, Finance and Resources Committee.
I have lived and worked in different parts of UK for over twenty years, including London, Hampshire, Shropshire and the West Midlands. I moved to the Sandy area eight years ago for work reasons, living in Tempsford village for first four years before moving into Sandy town. I quickly fell in love with the lovely countryside.
I work mainly in IT Support and Project Management. I am pleased to be an Independent Councillor, who was co-opted into the Sandy Town Council, and look forward to contributing in bringing businesses back to the Town centre, which appears to be experiencing a decline at the moment.
Member of Community Services & Environment Committee
Member of Development Scruitiny Committee.
I was born in Bedford and have lived in Bedfordshire most of my life, living in Lidlington, Marston Moretaine, Stewartby and for the last 15 years Beeston, while at school age I also lived in South Africa for five years and Canada for three.
I am married with three grown children and five grandchildren, and enjoy walking cycling and photography.
I have been a Railway Engineer for 25 years and now hold the role of Network Technical Head of Track for Network rail, previous to this I worked in Highway Engineering so bring a lot of experience about the built environment and infrastructure maintenance to the town council.
I love living in Sandy with its mix of town and easy access to the countryside and very much enjoy the markets, parades and social activities that happen here throughout the year.
I am very interested in wildlife spaces, the environment and our transport infrastructure.
As the newest member of the Town Council I very much look forward to being part of Sandy’s future
Community Services and Environment; Development Scrutiny
Member of Policy, Finance & Resources Committee
I moved to Sandy in 1991 when I took up the post of Humanities Co-ordinator at Sandye Place Middle School.
After it closed in 2019 I began working as a supply teacher in a wide range of local schools, which has greatly enhanced my knowledge and awareness of the area.
I currently serve on St. Swithun's P.C.C, as a committee member of The Sandy Historical Reseach Group and was involved in the Neighbourhood Plan even before becoming a Councillor.
Vice Chair of Community Services and Environment 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.
Chair of Policy, Finance and Resources Committee.
I have lived all my life in Sandy. I have been married to Diane for nearly 47 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.
I have lived in Sandy with my wife Jackie for 44 years and we have two grown up married children and four grandchildren.
I have been a member of successive Town Councils for 29 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.
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.
I have been a serving Councillor since 2005 and 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 built in between the A1, railway and River Ivel that makes planning our future more restricted. However, I will do my utmost to ensure that the needs of our residents are not ignored during these crucial national transport discussions. Apart from my Council duties I’m the STC Representative on the 22nd ATC Sandy Civilian Committee, Governor at St Swithuns School and President of the Sandy Branch of the RBL.
Chair of Community Services and Environment Committee. Member of Human resources Committee Member of Development Scrutiny Committee Member of Events and Cemetery Working Groups