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Our councillors
Cllr. Angela James
Councillor for Perton Lakeside Ward
Member of the following Committees:
Management
Planning
My family and I moved to this lovely community in early 1980. Since then i have been involved in many local activities in the community. When my children were small i was part of PTFA’s, helped at the SPACE events run by local police and helped in my husbands fishing tackle and pet shop, until 2011.
After Covid, i started a monthly group for residents that had lost their partner, this is now known as the Cuppa Club.
I have been a Parish Councillor for 20 years and my family is still very much part of the community., creating a positive impact on those around us.
Cllr. Brenda Walters
Councillor for Perton East Ward
Member of the following committees:
Management
Human Resources
I was elected in 2019 and am proud to be a member of Perton community for over 35 years.
Through my union officer experience I have been able to guide the Parish Council in employment law and health & safety.
An important part of my service is to support the increasing number of functions which bring us together as a community.
Cllr. Christopher Evans
Councillor for Perton Lakeside Ward and District Councillor
Member of the following Committees:
Allotment
Management
Finance
I have lived in Perton since 1983, I was first elected to Perton Parish Council in 2011. I am also currently the member for Perton Lakeside on South Staffordshire Council.
I am passionate about supporting Perton’s voluntary organisations, I serve on the committees listed above as well as on committees at The Church at Perton.
I chaired Perton Playing Fields for eight years, also acting as it’s treasurer for three years. I was treasurer of Perton Village Show for three years.
Cllr. Clive Rathbone
Councillor for Perton Lakeside Ward
Member of the following Committees:
Finance
Allotment
Planning
Cllr. Dave Glynn
Councillor for Perton Lakeside Ward
Member of the following Committees:
Management
Finance
Allotment
Human Resources
Planning
Youth working party
I moved to Perton in 1997 with my wife Sandra. We have 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
I joined the Parish Council in 2015. I have been on numerous committees since joining, serving approximately 6 years as Chairman of the Finance Committee. I was Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council for 4 years, before being elected as Chairman in 2023, serving until 2024.
I had a Defibrillator installed in the telephone kiosk by Leasowe Drive and I will continue to push for more units for our village.
I was one of the founder members of Perton Indoor Carpet Bowls Club.
I intend to continue to serve the residents of Perton and look after our village, keeping it a place to be proud of.
Cllr. Jeremy Turner
Councillor for Kingswood and Trescott Ward
Member of the following Committees:
Human Resources
I am now in my second term representing Kingswood and Trescott, in this time I have , along with fellow council members managed to secure a lower speed limit through Trescott to help improve road safety and strive to focus on other areas where road safety can be improved . Pavements were cleared of debris and weeds by a staged working party over a number of weeks.
Cllr. John Sargent
Councillor for Perton Wrottesley Ward
Member of the following Committee:
Youth working party
As a new councillor for the Wrottesley area and being a new father I’m interested in the playing fields and open spaces. Looking at preserving the area for our children and trying to get more facilities for them to play.
Cllr. Judith Evans
Councillor for Perton East Ward
Member of the following Committees:
Planning
Perton Playing Fields working party
Youth working party
Best Kept Village working party
I am keen to help preserve Perton’s very special open spaces and woodland and protect its green environment for future generations to enjoy. As a member of the Pavilion and Playing Fields Working Party, I am pleased to be contributing to keeping it as multi-functional recreation space and enhancing the wellbeing it offers all of us.
Cllr. Keith Elder
Councillor for Perton Lakeside Ward
Member of the following Committees:
Management
Allotment
HR Committee
Planning
Perton Playing Fields working party
Youth working party
I have lived in Perton since 1982. I am married to Helene with two grown up children. I have two grandchildren who attend Perton schools. I am a Carer.
I was elected to the Parish Council in 2018 and served as Chairman for 2 years from 2021 to 2023. Currently I am Chairman of the Planning Committee and a member of the Human Resources, Management and the Perton Jubilee Allotment Committees. I volunteered to join the Playing Fields Working Party when the Parish Council took over management of the playing fields last year. Last year I organised a visit to Perton from serving members of the Royal Dutch Prinses Irene Regiment to commemorate the Dutch forces that were based at Wrottesley Park during World War 2.
I believe local community organisations are the life blood of a thriving community. I supported the setting up of Perton Cuppa Club and now volunteer as their Treasurer.
I am enthusiastic about our local environment and founded Wild About Perton in 2006 and organised Perton Spring Festival for 13 years. I get my hands dirty by volunteering to plant trees, plant wildflowers and spring bulbs. I lead a local citizen science team which monitors the River Penk in Perton for the Environment Agency.
Libraries are at risk with declining funds; and I believe it is vital that local people speak up for Perton Library. In 2018 I helped set up Friends of Perton Library, which has raised over £5,000 towards various Library initiatives including a community noticeboard outside the Perton Library, the annual Science Fair and History Fairs, and a recent Perton Men in Sheds initiative.
Cllr. Nigel Caine
Councillor for Perton East Ward
member of the following committees;
Management
Finance
Planning
I moved to Perton in 1983 and have been a member of Perton Parish Council since 1995. I am an active member of the community.
Cllr. Penny Allen
Councillor for Perton East Ward and District Councillor
Member of the following Committees:
Management
Finance
Allotment
Human Resources
Planning
Playing Fields working party
Youth working party
We moved to Perton in 1980 with two very young daughters and I am now the longest serving Parish Councillor. I have served on the governing bodies of both First Schools, the Playing Fields Association, Perton Youth Club and other organisations.
I am currently a District and Parish Councillor, Treasurer and organiser for Perton Carnival, Asst Treasurer for Corser’s Court Residents Fund, a member of The Church At Perton and a representative for the Church of England.
I want Perton to be a safe village environment with supportive and cooperative volunteer organisations for everyone’s wellbeing. I litter pick, help to look after the south Parkway traffic island, I am encouraging more use of the playing fields and local walks.
Cllr. Philip Davis
Councillor for Perton Wrottesley Ward and District Councillor
Member of the following Committees:
Management
Finance
Allotment
Human Resources
Planning
Perton Playing Fields working party
I’m the member for Perton Wrottesley and I have lived in Perton for 30 years. Founder member of Perton Gardening Club, Perton Carpet Bowls Club and organiser of the Community litter picks.
Cllr. Rita Heseltine
Councillor for Perton Lakeside Ward and District Councillor
Member of the following Committees:
Management
Finance
Allotment
Human Resources
I have lived in Perton since 1986 and been a Parish Councillor since 2004. I appreciate that different age groups have varying needs and aspirations and therefore I will continue to work to improve and enhance our community. I am proud to serve our village and will work for the benefit of all residents.
Cllr. Sam Payne
Councillor for Perton Wrottesley Ward
Member of the following Committees:
Finance
Lived at Perton Village since 1976
Went to Tettenhall College and Open University
Passionate about the Village we live in and want to see improvements to the area for our residents. Open spaces should be for all to use.
I would like to see lower speed limits on side roads to ensure safety for our Children.
My Hobbies are football, Wolverhampton Wanderers and the team I coach at Kewford Eagles. Golf and Motorbikes.
Cllr. Sue Beardsmore
Councillor for Perton Lakeside ward.
Member of the following Committees:
Allotment
Human Resources
Management
I am an active church member and I hold the Dementia Friend Certificate for The Church At Perton I’m also a member of South Staffs & the Black Country Dementia Friendly Churches Group. I recently held a Wellbeing Dementia event at the Church at Perton. I also run a Wellbeing cafe at the church once a month.
I have been volunteering at Acorns for 5 years now and I try to encourage people to volunteer to help their community in anyway they can.
County Councillor Jak Abrahams
Jak Abrahams
County Councillor for Perton, Pattingham and Patshull.
I’m determined to deliver for the people of Perton. I have already taken action on key priorities for the village, such as flooding and speeding but if there is an issue you would like to raise with me, please get in touch.