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YOUR COUNCILLORS

Parish Councillor Details

The Parish has 15 Councillors.  All Councillors serve a four year term, and are normally elected in a single election. Councillors give their time voluntarily and do not get paid a salary or expenses.

Councillor Register of Interest Documents are reviewed annually.  If there are no amendments, the Councillor Register of Interest Document will roll-over from the previous year.  All Councillor signatures have been redacted as per current General Data Protection Regulations.

 

Councillor Meeting Attendance 2023-2024

SCOTT ANDERSON

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5 Ascot Road

Horton Heath

SO50 7JP

Tel: 02380 694385

Member of Finance Committee,
Member of Budget & Public Open Spaces, Community Infrastructure & Play Area Task & Finish Groups

Email Councillor Anderson

View Register of Interests (pdf)

BIOGRAPHY

Scott Anderson moved to Horton Heath in 1994 with his wife and two daughters.  He was employed at Solent University for 18 years until 2018.  His interests include art and design, photography, and filmmaking.

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MY GREEN CREDENTIALS

I garden sustainably.

PETER BARRETT

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165 Nutbeem Road

Eastleigh

SO50 7NX

Tel: 023 8061 4796

Member of Finance Committee

Membership on Outside Bodies: Eastleigh Borough Council


Email Councillor Barrett

View Register of Interests (pdf)

BIOGRAPHY

Not recieved

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MY GREEN CREDENTIALS

I ride an electric bike & I garden sustainably.

COLIN BIRD

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32 Reynolds Road

Fair Oak

SO50 7NA

Tel: 023 8069 4255

Member of Climate & Public Open Spaces, Community Infrastructure & Play Area Task & Finish Groups

Membership on Outside Bodies: None


Email Councillor Bird

View Register of Interests (pdf)

BIOGRAPHY

Colin has been a resident of Fair Oak for over 50 years and has witnessed significant changes in the village. However, he acknowledges that the village has managed to preserve its unique character and a strong sense of community. As an advocate for its appearance, he is keen to maintain and enhance it. Colin's professional background is in science, and despite being retired, he still maintains an interest in the scientific applications of IT. He occasionally consults for the Chemistry department at the University of Southampton.

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MY GREEN CREDENTIALS

  • I have solar panels at home.
  • I walk to parish council meetings/events.
  • I garden sustainably.
  • I am interested in the science of climate change.

STEVE BROOMFIELD

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26 Reynolds Road

Fair Oak

SO50 7NA

Tel: 07876 548101

Member of Asset Committee

Membership on Outside Bodies: Hampshire County Council Councillor, Eastleigh Borough Councillor & Village Hall Representative


Email Councillor Broomfield

View Register of Interests (pdf)

BIOGRAPHY

Lived in Fair Oak since 2001 with my wife and two daughters (both now married and living in other parts of the country). I took early retirement from a national animal charity in 2018 and have since devoted myself to village life.

NICOLAS COULDREY - VICE CHAIR

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Crowd Hill Farm

Winchester Road

Fair Oak

SO50 7HD

Tel: 023 8060 0990

Member of Finance Committee & Budget Task & Finish Group

Membership on Outside Bodies:  Eastleigh Borough Councillor & Twynams Trustee


Email Councillor Couldrey

View Register of Interests (pdf)

BIOGRAPHY

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MY GREEN CREDENTIALS

  • I have solar panels at home.
  • I drive an electric car

WALTER CHIVUCHI

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c/o Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish Council

2 Knowle Park Lane

Fair Oak

SO50 7GL

Tel: 023 8069 2403

Member of Finance Committee & Budget Task & Finish Group


Email Councillor Chivuchi

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BIOGRAPHY

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HELEN DOUGLAS - CHAIR

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The Little Dower House,

Mortimers Lane

Fair Oak

SO50 7EA

Tel: 023 8069 2200

Chairman of Finance Committee, Member of Budget, & Communications & Events Task & Finish Groups.


Membership on Outside Bodies:
Y-Zone Management Committee & Fair Oak Squash Club


Email Councillor Douglas

View Register of Interests (pdf)

BIOGRAPHY

Helen is a retired teacher, Mum, and Grandma. Dedicating her career to education, Helen worked in two local schools and a 6th-form college since her move here in 1983.  In 1989, she joined the Parish Council becoming Chair three years later. She is also a Hampshire Ambassador for Local Councils and was part of the team of volunteers who built Horton Heath Hall, after which she chaired its Management Committee.  Additionally, Helen is a Justice of the Peace and has served as a mentor for the Prince’s Trust.

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MY GREEN CREDENTIALS

  • I drive an electric car
  • I have solar panels at home.
  • I cycle to council meetings
  • I garden sustainably

KRISTINA FORFAR

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8 Knowle Park Lane

Fair Oak

SO50 7GL

Tel: 07860772860

Member of Finance Committees & Member of Climate Change Task & Finish Group


Email Councillor Forfar

View Register of Interests (pdf)

BIOGRAPHY

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MY GREEN CREDENTIALS

  • I drive an electric car
  • I have solar panels at home.

TRUDIE HIGBY

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4 Knowle Park Lane

Fair Oak

SO50 7GL

Tel: c/o 023 8069 2403

Member of Finance Committee, Budget, & Public Open Spaces, Community Infrastructure & Play Area Task & Finish Groups


Email Councillor Higby

View Register of Interests (pdf)

BIOGRAPHY

Not recieved

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MY GREEN CREDENTIALS

  • I walk to meetings
  • I drive an electric car
  • I have solar panels

MICHELLE MARSH

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c/o Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish Council

2 Knowle Park Lane

Fair Oak

SO50 7GL

Tel: 023 8069 2403

Member of Finance Committee & Climate Change Task & Finish Group

Membership on Outside Bodies:  Eastleigh Borough Council Councillor


Email Councillor Marsh

View Register of Interests (pdf)

BIOGRAPHY

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MY GREEN CREDENTIALS

  • I occasionally walk to meetings
  • I garden sustainably

GRAHAM MEECH

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16 Pavilion Close

Fair Oak

SO50 7PS

Tel: 07891 427797

Member of Communications & Events Task & Finish Group


Email Councillor Meech

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BIOGRAPHY

Graham is a retired IT manager who relocated to this area 27 years ago with his wife of 50 years. Together they have raised four children. Since retiring, Graham has dedicated this time to volunteering for various charities, including Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Service.  He played an instrumental role in setting up the Community Library during its early stages. Graham is passionate about the community and remains an active member of this community, serving as a parish councillor with pride.

DESMOND SCOTT

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5 West Horton Close

Bishopstoke

SO50 8DA

Tel: 023 81785201

Member of Public Open Spaces, Community Infrastructure & Play Area Task & Finish Group


Email Councillor Scott

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BIOGRAPHY

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MICHAEL SMITH

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53 Whalesmead Road

Bishopstoke

SO50 8HJ

Tel: 023 92510344

Member of Communications & Events Task & Finish Group


Email Councillor Smith

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BIOGRAPHY

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GARY STUPPLE

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c/o Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish Council

2 Knowle Park Lane

Fair Oak

SO50 7GL

Tel: 023 8069 2403

Member of Communications & Events Task & Finish Group


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BIOGRAPHY

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BRUCE TENNENT

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42 Holly Gardens

West End

Southampton

SO30 3RW

Tel: 07703 447365

Member of Finance Committee

Membership on Outside Bodies:  Eastleigh Borough Councillor


Email Councillor Tennent

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BIOGRAPHY

Bruce has been a resident of Eastleigh since 1985 and ventured into public service in 2006 when he was elected as an Eastleigh Borough Councillor. In the following year, he was also chosen to serve on West End Parish Council. At present, he holds a position in Fair Oak & Horton Heath Parish Council, making him a member of three councils. Moreover, he has served for 12 years in Hampshire County Council and eight years in Hedge End Town Council. Alongside his Council responsibilities, Bruce is President of Itchen North Scouts and a School Governor at Norwood Primary School.  Bruce takes pride in his community and is a passionate advocate for equality and liberalism and the environment.

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MY GREEN CREDENTIALS

  • I ride an electric bike