Councillors

Steve has worked and lived in Odiham, and now North Warnborough, for most of the past 30 years. Previous community activity has seen him serve as a School Governor at Buryfields Infant School, a football coach for Hook United, and as a terrible commentator at local Box cart races and raft race events. His employment in the Royal Air Force has given him diverse and interesting experiences and skills that he aims to bring to his role as a Parish Councillor. His particular interests lie in improving community living, resilience, security, and equality, as well as providing opportunities for people and organisations to continually improve, grow, and develop.

I believe will be able to utilise my skills as an architect in communicating ideas and proposals to local residents. I aim to contribute to the work of the parish council in improving the physical local environment and lives of local people.

I hope to be able to bring in a wider understanding of liaison both generally between the RAF and civilian agencies (through his previous military experience) and specifically in the Odiham locale, having liaised with local organisations including Farnborough Airport, Lasham Gliding club and local emergency services to arrange flying events for the benefit of RAF Odiham with minimal disruption to the wider populace. I hope to re-invigorate RAF Odiham’s links with the council, not only assuring appropriate engagement at longstanding events (such as Remembrance, Christmas service and the summer fete) but also seeking additional ways for the Station to engage with the local community; whether that be via charity work, holding Station-led events in Odiham’s wiser community or other more esoteric ideas. He firmly believes that the Station is only able to deliver outputs to UK Defence so well because of the support it receives from the local population and it behoves RAF Odiham to repay this kindness whenever able.

I moved to North Warnborough in February 2018 and have had family connections to the area for 40 years.   As a life-long educator and researcher I understand the power of community and collaboration.  I welcome the opportunity to serve the Community which makes this such a special place.  I am a trustee of the Accessible Boating Association based in Odiham at Colt Hill.  You may have met me dressed as an elf at the Odiham Extravaganza!  As a Councillor I champion the environment and take a special interest in ensuring that the delights of Odiham and North Warnborough are fully accessible to those less mobile.

I have lived in Odiham 32 years and brought two children up here and they attended the local schools. I worked in Local Authorities in environmental and green space management for 30+ years, where my work included facilities management including children's playgrounds. For the last 15 years I have run my own consultancy providing arboriculture and environmental advice, although now recently retired. Odiham is a great place in which to live and bring up a family and I wish to play a part in retaining the village as an attractive and thriving place to live and work. As chair of the Amenities committee I will take every opportunity to conserve and enhance the environment of the Parish.

We moved to Odiham 10 years ago to be nearer our children and grandchildren. Before that we had lived in London, Northern California and, for 7 years, in Brussels. In London I had my own relocation business, getting people happily settled when they were posted from overseas. I have volunteered in the Parish in various ways including driving for the Care Group and running the Toy Stall at the fete. Now, I feel we are at an important time in our very special Community and as a Parish Councillor I want to help to shape the future. I care about planning, not just for the residents’ sake but for all the people who visit this area to enjoy its history and charm.

Having lived in the parish for over 9 years and my family having settled into the community, I believe that I know the area well and feel that it is time to give something back to the wonderful Odiham community. I am passionate about doing what I can to make a difference in my local area and ensuring that everyone has access to the services and support they need. I look forwards to exploring new ideas and finding creative solutions to any problems.

My interests are the financial management and governance of the council, along with community engagement and activities. In Fleet I was a member of the Recreation and Leisure Committee, Policy and Finance Committee and Chaired the Risk Sub Committee. In Odiham I'd be keen to join the Odiham Council Finance Committee and Community Committee. I have 20 years experience in corporate business services, governance, finance, risk, public sector procurement, sales, complex contract negotiation, planning and estimating. I'm passionate about the creative arts, and outdoor sports, and have joined the local Odiham bell ringing band..

I have lived in Odiham for 35 years and have always played an active role in the Community.  Over the years I have taken up the following roles:Secretary of the Care Group Joint Editor of the Parish News for over 20 years Committee member of Odiham Tennis Club for 18 years and Chairman for 7 Governor at Buryfields Infant School Secretary of the Neighbourhood Plan Steering GroupAs a Parish Councillor, I am happy to meet with residents and community groups to discuss any matters and report back to Council meetings and give my full support to the groups which organise our village events.

I have lived in the Parish my whole life and have always felt a sense of pride towards the village. I decided to join the parish council as a way to support my community. I feel such a part of.I am passionate about the villages rich history and want to see this preserved for generations to come. I am also keen to see that the concerns of those who live and work in the parish are addressed.Local businesses are just as important to me as they provide major support to our village. During my time as councillor I want to see more support provided to our local businesses.One of my aims is to promote more young people to engage in the village community as they are the next custodians of our village and will help keep the village we all feel dearly about thriving into the future.