Your Councillors - Banwell Parish Council

Paul Blatchford (Chairman)

I moved from Manchester to Banwell with my family in 2003 and both my children attended Churchill School. I worked in Art and Design education for 35 years retiring in 2013 as an Associate Dean at the University of the West of England. One of my last roles at UWE was overseeing a large building project which got me interested in Planning issues, which was why I initially joined the Parish Council.

Having served the Council for 7 years I now have a much broader understanding of the issues facing the Parish and enjoy working with the other councillors and parishioners to help make Banwell a better place.

E: paul.blatchford@banwellparishcouncil.org.uk

T: 01934 820769

A: 5 Church Street, Banwell BS29 6EA

Committees: Planning (vice-chairman), Youth & Community Centre, Employment

Working Parties: Cemetery and Memorials

Outside bodies: Hinkley Point Community Forum

Declaration: Click here for a copy of the members Declaration of Interests.

Paul Harding (Vice-Chairman)

I am currently employed in the public sector within the law enforcement community. Having moved to Banwell in 2008 to be with my now wife, after some years not getting involved, I joined the Parish Council in 2014 to meet new people in the village and help make Banwell a better place to live.

I can't solve the traffic, but I am committed to making the Parish Council, more modern, efficient, and relevant. The more we are all on line, the less people communicate. You will see me wandering around the village with the Parish, second-hand dog. I am the one with the panama or trilby, depending on the season. Happy to stop and chat about local issues any time.

E: paul.harding@banwellparishcouncil.org.uk

T: 01934 822017

A: 1 Littlefields Road, Banwell

Committees: Planning, Youth & Community Centre & Employment.

Working Parties: Cemetery & Memorials

Outside Bodies: ALCA, NSC Standards sub-committee

Other: Vehicle activated speed sign, weekly play area visual checks

Declaration: Click here for a copy of the members Declaration of Interests.

Phil Adams

E: phil.adams@banwellparishcouncil.org.uk

T: 01934 270800

A: 3, Ash Road, Banwell, BS29 6EA

Committees: Youth and Community Centre

Working Parties: Youth Club, Cemetery and Memorials

Outside bodies: Banwell Scouts Association

Other: Defibrillator guardian

Declaration: Click here for a copy of the members Declaration of Interests.

Phil Baird

Although I have only lived in Banwell for just over 2 years I have lived in the area for over forty years. During the short time I have lived in Banwell I have learnt what a lively and friendly community our historic village has.

I hope that my practical experience from a life time in the, electrical and communications industry, can benefit the community.

E: phil.baird@banwellparishcouncil.org.uk

T: 01934 820736

Committees: Planning, Youth and Community Centre & Employment

Other: Defibrillator guardian, weekly play area visual checks, vehicle activated speed sign, flags

Declaration: Click here for a copy of the members Declaration of Interests.

Steven Davies

I have lived in the village my whole life and enjoy bell ringing, reading, archaeology and researching my family history. Over the years I have seen Banwell change in many ways some for the better some for the worse. I am passionate about preserving the historic nature of the village and getting a bypass.

E: steve.davies@banwellparishcouncil.org.uk

T: 01934 822245

A: 10 Church Street, Banwell, BS29 6EA

Committees: Planning, Appeals

Working Parties: Cemetery and Memorials

Declaration: Click here for a copy of the members Declaration of Interests.

Phil Hale

E: phil.hale@banwellparishcouncil.org.uk

T: 01934 820451

A: Abbey Farm, Eastermead Lane, Banwell

Committees: Planning, Appeals

Working Parties: Cemetery and Memorials

Outside Bodies: ALCA

Declaration: Click here for a copy of the members Declaration of Interests.

Nick Manley

I was born and raised in Bedfordshire and, after living in London for several years, moved to Banwell in 2017 with my family.

I work in the aviation industry and since moving to the village I was taken aback at the village’s history and how warm and welcoming everyone was. I joined the Parish council shortly afterwards with an aim to becoming more involved with the local community and thoroughly enjoy working with my other councillors to help improve Banwell

E: nick.manley@banwellparishcouncil.org.uk

T: 07973 414019

A: 'The Lawns', 2, High Street, Banwell.

Committees: Planning, Youth & Community Centre

Declaration: Click here for a copy of the members Declaration of Interests.