The 15 Councillors of Sandy representing the 4 wards.
Mayor of Sandy
Member of Development Scrutiny Committee.
Member of Policy, Finance and Resources Committee.
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 26 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.
Deputy Mayor of Sandy
Co-opted 24 June 2019
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.
Member of Community Services and Environment Committee.
Member of Policy Finance and Resources Committee.
Member of the Neighbourhood Plan, Skatepark, Environment & Leisure Services Working Groups.
Council nomination to SG19 & 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.
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.
Secretary of the Talk of the Town Community Bus Group.
Chairman of the Sandy Historical Research Group.
Chairman of Sandy Historical Society.
Supporter of Sustrans which campaigns for an improvement in the national cycle network.
Active campaigner for better bus services.
Vice Chair of Policy, Finance and Resources Committee.
Retired Engineer
Former County, Mid Beds and Central Bedfordshire Councillor.
Co-opted 11 July 2022
Member of Community Services & Environment Committee
Member of Development Scrutiny Committee
Member of Neighbourhood Plan steering group.
Member of Infrastructure Group.
Member of Friends of Sandy Christmas Lights committee.
I have Lived in Sandy for 17 years. I am Very passionate about the town and its future development.
I have joined Sandy town council as I have the emotional energy to put constructive use into Sandy’s future.
I speak Italian and German and often travel abroad for work. I am interested in further encouraging Sandy twinning association, a community group which organises communication and visits between Sandy and the towns of Malaunay in Normandy, France and Skarszewy.
I have a career in technology sales and enjoy building relationships with people. I am very keen to build relationships and communicate with residents of Sandy to support the interest in local issues and relay feedback to Sandy town council to ensure to ensure we incorporate the wants and aspirations of the locals into future plans for Sandy.
Co-opted on to the Council in March 2022.
Member of Community Services & Environment Committee.
I have lived in Sandy for sixteen years. Three years ago, when I was planning to move house, returning to Sandy from house viewings in other local villages, it reinforced that my heart belongs in Sandy and I now want to give back to the community what I can to develop and maintain those foundations, for the better of the town.
I am an avid walker and love the easy reach of the beautiful countryside that we are so lucky to be close to. More recently, I did a 53.5 mile charity walk, in the South Downs, for the East of England Air Ambulance.
I am keen to see local businesses be used and thrive.
I am keen to see that our town and local countryside be maintained and protected from over development, but equally recognising that this needs to be balanced with the growth required to meet local needs sympathetically.
I have a wealth of experience in the public health sector, and experience in the legal sector, which I very much hope will be of great benefit to the town and understanding the local resident and town needs.
Co-opted 10 October 2022
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.
Co-opted 22 August 2022
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.
Co-opted 24 June 2019.
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 45 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 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.
Chair of Development Scrutiny Committee
Member of Policy Finance and Resources Committee
Vice-Chair of Human 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 Community Services and Environment Committee.
Vice Chair of Development Scrutiny 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.