Your Councillors

'Jenkins', Bulmer Tye, Bulmer, CO10 7EE

A Bulmer resident for over 30 years I was superintendent physiotherapist at Walnuttree Hospital before retiring 9 years ago. I have been a councillor for 20 years and chairman for the past 3 years. Having spent virtually all my life living in rural areas I believe I have an understanding of the pleasures and problems of country living. My vision for Bulmer is that it should remain a vibrant community, with residents of all ages and backgrounds prepared to work together for the village and its future.

 Chairman

Litter Warden and Parish Paths

'Cornfields' Bulmer St., Bulmer, CO10 7EW

Retired builder, born in Bulmer, where the family have lived for at least six generations. Married to Wendy, daughter Caroline teaches music in Leicestershire, where she lives with her husband and young son.

Main interests: Watching, noting and filming all aspects of our local wildlife. Folk Dancing (Bulmer Folk Dance Club). Local History, Sport Cricket, played in Bulmer's last village team, early  1960s!
Parish Council:    About 15 years as councillor, some time as vice chairman & chairman. Now allotments officer, manage Little Dean Spinney, the village conservation area at Upper Houses. Keen to preserve the character of the village through sensible planning, to see housing affordable for local people, to preserve and maintain our footpaths and to generally maintain Bulmer as the pleasant village it now is, to live and work in.

Goldingham Bungalow, Bulmer, CO10 7ER

I am a retired engineer. I have been a councillor for Bulmer for many years, several as Chairman. I was deeply involved with obtaining the meadow for the playing field, which took many years to negotiate. I was also involved with acquiring the land for the school and allow the nursery school to grow. I will continue to serve the residents of the village in anyway I can.

My interests include wildlife, gardening and the preservation of vintage machinery.

6 Vicars Orchard, Bulmer, CO10 7TB

Vice Chairman

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Planning

Peppermill House, 4 Park Lane, Bulmer Tye, CO10 7EQ

I moved to Bulmer Tye with June, my wife, ten years ago. Previously a 'city slicker' (Southampton, Birmingham, London and Chelmsford) the move to the country was overdue and welcome! I continued commuting into London daily by car for two years from The Tye before redundancy forced me into completing my 'countrification' i.e. I found employment locally at Hadleigh.

Career wise, I started out in pharmaceuticals, switched to the security industry and ended up in animal food (not literally, much to the disappointment of some people!?) i.e. the product chain has been suppositories, crime and guinea pig dietary requirements. This is quite an original career path, especially when you add in the fact that I am an accountant!  

June and I only have 'give back' children i.e. nieces and nephews who we give back when we're fed up with them - it works for us! We have also 'adopted' 90+ children in Kenya via supporting a charity set up to run a school in the slums outside Mombasa.

As for hobbies, beer, food and gardening feature high on my list of favourites, especially when combined. Regular visits to the local gym seem to be helping to offset the adverse effects of some of these activities. I am trying to break into the Jetset, however certain barriers still require climbing; finance and social contacts included.

On a more serious note, June and I are extremely happy in Bulmer. I welcome the opportunity to put something back into the community via the PC.

Boreleys, Blacksmiths Lane, Bulmer Tye, CO10 7EE

Born in Essex, proud father. Lived in nearby Sudbury for a significant part of my life. Run a local training company. Keen on country life and keen on doing what I can to protect our environment. Having travelled quite a lot and hoping to do lots more I can say honestly I am very pleased to come home and enjoy my life in England.

EALC Training Certificate

Bulmer End, Hedingham Road, Bulmer, CO10 7EF

I am married with two sons and four granddaughters. During my working life I served as a Fire Officer in the London Fire Brigade for 34 years specialising in Fire Safety Engineering during the last ten years. After retiring from the Fire Service I spent 5 years with Barts and the London NHS Trust. On retirememt  I  moved from Chigwell Essex to Bulmer in November 2003, having lived all my life, apart from two years, in Essex where I was born. I am a volunteer for Sudbury Common Lands, The Stour Valley Trust and Melford Hall (room steward). I am currently Church Warden for St Andrew's Church Bulmer. Having lived here for nearly four years I appreciate the outstanding countryside in the Parish and would wish to preserve it for future generations.