Cotherstone Parish Council
Parish Councillors
There are seven seats on Cotherstone Parish Council.
Currently there are two vacancies. If you're interested in finding out more about becoming a councillor, please contact us.
Councillors
For the Briscoe ward:
Cllr John Birkett
Tel. 01833 650330
Email
cllrjohnbirkett@cotherstoneparishcouncil.gov.uk
For the Cotherstone ward:
Cllr Richard Hunter
Tel. 01833 650229
Email: cllrrichardhunter@cotherstoneparishcouncil.gov.uk
Having been born and raised within the Parish, I have lived in the village for the past 45 years and have been a Parish Councillor for 31 years.
A retired Chartered Mechanical Engineer, I served as a school governor for 15 years and have a keen interest in preserving the culture and heritage of the village and surrounding Parish.
I was a key member for the Parish Council in the development of the Neighbourhood Plan to ensure the community has a voice in maintaining the character and charm of the village.
Having lived in Cotherstone with my wife and family for 26 years, I've become passionate about the village and its surrounding area. I was married in the village, my children attended Cotherstone School and I really can't imagine living anywhere else.
Come rain or shine, I can be seen locally walking my two family dogs and love chatting and catching up with residents and visitors alike. When not working or in the village, I will be pursuing my sporting passions of cricket in the summer and football in winter.
As an active supporter of community groups and local businesses, it’s a privilege to be a Cotherstone Parish Councillor.
I am keen to see growth and progression in the area whilst helping to protect and maintain its traditional heritage and beauty.
I have lived in Cotherstone most of my life and have been a Parish Councillor for nearly 30 years. Before that I was Clerk to the Council and Cotherstone/Lartington Burial Board. During that time the Cemetery was extended and the Parish Council took over the running of it.
I am also Chairman of Cotherstone Village Hall and until 2019 was on the Fun Weekend committee.
I have the interests of the village and community very much in my heart. I feel we are so lucky to have a village school, play park, 2 pubs, a village hall and community cafe; these all help to keep our village so vibrant.