About Fowlmere Parish Council
What is a Parish Council?
The Parish Council is the tier of local government which is closest to the people. It represents the concerns of the local community and is an elected body, comprising people from the locality who represent the interests of the parish community. Scroll down the page to learn about our Parish Councillors and Parish Clerk.
There is currently a vacancy on the Parish Council. If you wish to apply, please see instructions here, and the Rules for becoming a Parish Councillor here; the closing date is 1 Sept 2019.
Related Links
Parish Council Standing Orders
Parish Council Code of Conduct
Parish Council Financial Regulations
Parish Council Risk Assessment
Declarations of Acceptance of Office
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ICO Model Publication Scheme
What is it? and information available
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Parish Council Audits
Parish Council Audit 2018-2019
Parish Council Audit 2017-2018
Parish Council Audit 2016-2017
Parish Council Audit 2015-2016
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YOUR PARISH COUNCILLORS
Finance Committee Vice-Chair & Parish Councillor
Mel Vinton
Mel has lived and worked in Fowlmere for over 25 years and is a founder member of the Friends of St Mary's Church. He is married with children and grandchildren. Mel's particular concern is the availability of village amenities for the elderly and affordable housing for local young couples and families.
Parish Councillor
Tony Bearpark
For the past 25 years, Tony has lived in Fowlmere and managed Appleacre Park. He is President of Fowlmere &Thriplow Royal British Legion and is looking forward to working with the Parish Council Team to develop the future of Fowlmere and its residents.
Finance Committee Chair
Planning Committee Chair
Peter Burge
Peter has lived in Fowlmere for six years. He works as the Operations Director of an independent not-for-profit research institute and his children attend the village playgroup and school.
Parish Councillor
Chris Howe
Chris Howe has lived in Fowlmere for over 20 years and is a founder member of the Friends of St Mary's Church. He is a Professor of Biochemistry at Cambridge University.​
Tree Officer &
Parish Councillor
Peter Collinson
Peter moved to Fowlmere in 2016 to be closer to his position as an IT Consultant at Christ's College Cambridge & was warmly accepted by the community. Joining the FPC was an ideal way to repay the people who have been so welcoming to him.
Parish Councillor
Ros Lennon
Ros is a relative newcomer to the village, having moved to Appleacre Park in May 2018 with her husband and much-loved springer spaniel. Having run her own business for the last 30 years, Ros knows the importance of teamwork. Her passion is organising events that involve the community, and she is hoping to make a positive impact on the Parish Council and within the community.
Parish Council Chairman
Lawrence Wragg
Lawrence has lived in Fowlmere for over 20 years. He is retired from the City, but is active in a number of charities. He was previously Vice-Chairman of Ickleton Parish Council and Chairman of the Governors of Duxford School. He has grown-up children and four grandchildren.
Parish Council Vice-Chair Planning Committee Vice-Chair
Burial Board Vice-Chair Deborah Roberts
Having lived in Fowlmere for 30 years, Deborah has been a member of the Parish Council for 25 years and is District Councillor for Foxton & Fowlmere (Independent). She is a long term member of Fowlmere's British Legion collection team and has served as a Governor for Fowlmere Primary School, Village Hall Committee Chair and Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator.​
Burial Board Chairman
Steve Mulholland
Steve has lived in the village for ten years. Steve and his wife Angela had three children - Paul, Eilish and Aidan - however, Eilish sadly passed away in 2014. Steve's particular interest is in maintaining and improving the Cemetery and open park areas. He would love to hear from parishioners. In his spare time Steve runs marathons for fun.​
Parish Clerk - Kerry Byrne
Kerry has lived in Fowlmere since moving from Derbyshire with her family in 2014. She and her partner Ray have two children who attend local schools. Kerry became Clerk to Fowlmere Parish Council in April 2018.
What is the role of a Parish Clerk? To carry out the council's policy decisions; to manage and record the council's financial transactions; to undertake clerical and secretarial work for the council; to act as chief administrative officer, helping the council run smoothly and in accordance with the law; and to stay up to date with new legislation, in order to guide and advise on matters of law and procedure. The Parish Clerk may be the sole employee of a council.