Fernhurst Parish Councillors
Chairman - Heather Bicknell
Vice-Chairman - William (Bill) Black
Vice-Chairman - William (Bill) Black
Heather was first elected to the council in 1999 and has acted as Chairman of Fernhurst Parish Council since 2015.
Heather is Deputy Chairman of the Finance Committee and sits on both the Planning Committee and the Property, Highways & Environment Committee.
Vice-Chairman - William (Bill) Black
Vice-Chairman - William (Bill) Black
Vice-Chairman - William (Bill) Black
Bill was elected to the position of Vice- Chairman of Fernhurst Parish Council, for the 2024-25 municipal year, during the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council in May 2024.
Bill is the Chairman of the Finance Committee and sits on the Property, Highways & Environment Committee. He is a qualified Surveyor.
John Buchanan
Vice-Chairman - William (Bill) Black
John Buchanan
John is one of our long serving Council Members with a particular interest in planning and the environment.
John is Chairman of the Planning Committee and a Member of the Finance Committee and the Property, Highways & Environment Committees.
Simon Flatt
Margaret Jenkins
Simon Flatt
Simon joined the council in May 2023. He is the CEO of Flatt Consulting, a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the Institute of Building Services Consultant Engineers.
Simon is the Deputy Chairman of the Property, Highways & Environment Committee , a member of the Finance Committee and the Planning Committee.
Graham Inns
Margaret Jenkins
Simon Flatt
Graham is the longest standing Council Member with many years experience under this belt. He has a special interest in the requirements of disabled and special needs persons.
Graham is a member of the Finance Committee, the Property, Highways & Environment Committee and the Planning Committee.
Graham is also a member of the church of St Ma
Graham is the longest standing Council Member with many years experience under this belt. He has a special interest in the requirements of disabled and special needs persons.
Graham is a member of the Finance Committee, the Property, Highways & Environment Committee and the Planning Committee.
Graham is also a member of the church of St Margaret of Antioch Parochial Church Council.
Margaret Jenkins
Margaret Jenkins
Margaret Jenkins
Margaret is a longstanding resident of Fernhurst who previously served as the Council's Clerk until 2000.
Margaret is Chairman of the Property, Highways & Environment Committee and a member of the Planning Committee and the Finance Committee.
Christopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd
Christopher is career Civil Servant and has been a member of Fernhurst Parish Council since 2018.
Christopher is a member of the Property, Highways & Environment Committee, the Finance Committee and the Planning Committee.
Sophie Strongman
Christopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd
Sophie joined the council in 2023 and works in the world of digital PR and marketing.
Sophie is a member of the Property, Highways & Environment Committee, the Finance Committee and the Planning Committee.
Sophie Strongman - Register of Interests
Graeme Williamson
Christopher Lloyd
Graeme Williamson
Graeme has served a number of terms with the Council. Most recently he re-joined in 2023 after a short break. Graeme works in IT in the Insurance sector.
Graeme is a member of the Property, Highways & Environment Committee, the Finance Committee and the Planning Committee.
Fernhurst Parish Council Clerk & RFO, and vacancies
Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer Kevin Jones
Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer Kevin Jones
Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer Kevin Jones
Kevin is the Clerk and the Responsible Finance Officer of the Council and has been in post since 2016.
Kevin is technically the executive officer of the Council, providing formal advice to members, implementing Council policies and maintaining the Council's financial records.
Vacancy
Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer Kevin Jones
Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer Kevin Jones
There are currently two vacancies for Council Members at Fernhurst Parish Council. We are pleased to receive applications from parishioners who are interested in making a contribution to the Fernhurst community.
Vacancy
Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer Kevin Jones
Vacancy
There are currently two vacancies for Council Members at Fernhurst Parish Council. We are pleased to receive applications from parishioners who are interested in making a contribution to the Fernhurst community.
District & County Councillors
Brett Burkhart - Chichester District Councillor for Fernhurst
Eleanora Newbery - Chichester District Councillor for the Fernhurst Ward
Eleanora Newbery - Chichester District Councillor for the Fernhurst Ward
Brett Burkhart is a Conservative Party Member representing the Fernhurst Ward on Chichester District Council.
Eleanora Newbery - Chichester District Councillor for the Fernhurst Ward
Eleanora Newbery - Chichester District Councillor for the Fernhurst Ward
Eleanora Newbery - Chichester District Councillor for the Fernhurst Ward
Eleanora Newbery is a Liberal Democrat Party Member representing the Fernhurst Ward. She read history at Durham University before completing a law conversion course at Guildford College of Law. Elenora now works part time as a family solicitor.
She moved to Fernhurst in 2015 with her husband and they have two small children who they like
Eleanora Newbery is a Liberal Democrat Party Member representing the Fernhurst Ward. She read history at Durham University before completing a law conversion course at Guildford College of Law. Elenora now works part time as a family solicitor.
She moved to Fernhurst in 2015 with her husband and they have two small children who they like to take on walks with them.
Eleanora loves the busy, friendly, and beautiful village of Fernhurst, and the surrounding areas, and is looking forward to making the best of what the District Council offers.
Tom Richardson - West Sussex County Councillor for Fernhurst
Eleanora Newbery - Chichester District Councillor for the Fernhurst Ward
Tom Richardson - West Sussex County Councillor for Fernhurst
Tom Richardson is a Conservative Party Member representing the Fernhurst Ward. He lives on the border of Lodsworth and Graffham Parishes within the Rother Valley division.
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We're getting ready for Autumn
Fernhurst Parish Council is getting Autumn ready. Please click below for useful links.