Councillors, Committees & Who’s Who
Please note that the Parish Clerk works from a home-based office, and this office is not open to members of the public. Please see the Parish Staff page for contact details.
Henstridge Parish Councillor Register of Interests for all councillors can be found on the SSDC website. {Somerset Council are currently transitioning this data to the new County website.)
| Image | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|
 | Cllr Veronica Smith (Chair) | 2, Meadow Close Henstridge BA8 0SY 07724 206814 veronica.smith@henstridgeparishcouncil.org.uk |
 | Cllr Ken Courtenay | Coombes Cottage, 16 Ash Walk Henstridge BA8 0QD 01963 362495 07860 566428 ken.courtenay@henstridgeparishcouncil.org.uk |
 | Cllr Dennis Finch | 36 Old Station Gardens Henstridge BA8 0PU 07769 441221 dennis.finch@henstridgeparishcouncil.org.uk |
 | Cllr Adrian Gaymer | Pond Farm Henstridge BA8 0QH 01963 363222 adrian.gaymer@henstridgeparishcouncil.org.uk |
 | Cllr Elspeth Graham | 9 Park Road Henstridge BA8 0QP 01963 364771 elspeth.graham@henstridgeparishcouncil.org.uk |
 | Cllr John Graham | Hayes House, Furge Lane Henstridge BA8 0RN 01963 364063 john.graham@henstridgeparishcouncil.org.uk |
 | Cllr Barry Howlett | Post Office House, The Cross Henstridge BA8 0QZ 07969 222240 01963 363722 barry.howlett@henstridgeparishcouncil.org.uk |
 | Cllr Jane Rose | 74 Bauntons Orchard Milborne Port DT9 5BP 07761 185630 01963 362048 jane.rose@henstridgeparishcouncil.org.uk |
 | Cllr Andy Scard | The Old Post Office Henstridge BA8 0RA 07792 065148 andy.scard@henstridgeparishcouncil.org.uk |
 | Cllr Deborah Petheram | 14 Old Station Gardens Henstridge BA8 0PU deborah.petheram@henstridgeparishcouncil.org.uk |
 | Cllr Christine Steel | Purbeck, Meadow Close Henstridge BA8 0SY 07855 370532 christine.steel@henstridgeparishcouncil.org.uk |
 | Cllr Peter Thompson | Quiet Corner Farm Henstridge BA8 0RA 01963 363045 peter.thompson@henstridgeparishcouncil.org.uk |
 | Cllr Tony Cowles | 6 Bugle Court, Henstridge BA8 0RP 01963 202330 07858 159269 tony.cowles@henstridgeparishcouncil.org.uk |
Councillor Roles and Responsibilities
| Allotments | Cllr Howlett |
| Community Speedwatch & Road Safety | Vacant (request for volunteers on ‘Nextdoor’) |
| Henstridge Airfield Consultative Committee | Vacant |
| Highways/Drains Representatives | Cllr Gaymer |
| Somerset Association of Local Councils | Cllr Courtenay |
| Tree Warden | Cllr Thompson, Cllr Gaymer |
| Village Hall Management Committee | Cllr Tony Cowles |
| Yenston and Bowden Representative | Cllr Petheram |
| Youth Representative | Cllr Rose |
| Dog Warden | Linda Jones (parishioner volunteer) |
Open Spaces Committee 2022-23
Cllr Courtenay, Cllr Finch, Cllr Scard, Cllr J Graham, Cllr Thompson, Cllr Steel
Finance Committee 2022-23
Cllr Courtenay, Cllr J Graham, Cllr Howlett (Chair) and Cllr Steel, Cllr Smith
Personnel Committee
Personnel issues are dealt with by Full Council in conjunction with the Co-ordinating Cllr E Graham for Personnel and HR matters.
Emergency Working Group
Cllr E Graham, Cllr Finch, C Savage (parishioner), Ann Lee (Clerk), Cllr Cowles, C Blakesmith (parishioner), S Burrows (parishioner), Martyn Lennon (parishioner)
Please also see Volunteer Groups on a separate page …
