Meet the Team

Sharin Ingleby - Chair

chair.acklingtonpc@gmail.com

I have lived in the parish for over 30 years and have a strong interest in the local community and its future.

As a Parish Councillor, I am committed to representing residents’ views and helping to ensure the parish remains a welcoming and attractive place to live.

I take a particular interest in local services, the environment, and community initiatives, and I enjoy working with fellow councillors and local organisations to support projects that benefit residents and enhance village life.
Alison Bell - Vice Chair

I moved to Acklington in 2022 with my partner and daughter after a long search for our first home together. Shortly after, we welcomed our lovely spaniel Alfie who was born here in the village.

I started my career as a scientist working in the Medical School at University of Newcastle where I stayed for 17 years. The chance to travel and see a bit more of world came when I joined a Life Science Company where I stayed for 25 years, as initially a sales rep progressing into management looking after North Europe.

Alfie and I are often seen walking through the village or one of the many surrounding footpaths. We normally stop and have chat with someone from the village or a visitor. Our conversations normally include what concerns us or what’s changing around us.

I joined the parish council because I want to be able to influence decisions that affect our parish and contribute to the overall well-being of our community.

Email: abell4598@gmail.com

Steve Thorpe

I have lived in Acklington since 2003, having moved here from the Sussex coast with my family. I worked in the Civil Service for over 40 years retiring in 2019. I have always taken an active part in our local community. I enjoy walking my dog Barney around the village and chatting with everyone who I meet which keeps me abreast of local concerns that can be addressed at our local Parish Council meetings. I have been a Parish Councillor since 2017 and thoroughly enjoy being actively involved in planning for our future whilst still celebrating the history of Acklington.

Email: sthorpe11@cloud.com
Steve Shanks - Councillor

Email: coalhousesfarmcs@aol.com
Simon Caiger

My wife and I have lived in Acklington for very nearly ten years.

I am a keen walker and enjoy using the footpaths around the village and the wider county.

Having now retired from professional engineering I am pleased to have more time to contribute to the village community and was delighted to be accepted onto the Parish Council with this goal in mind.
Mark Gatiss - Councillor

I am proud to serve as a member of Acklington Parish Council and I’m keen to play an active role in supporting the village and its residents.

Before moving into business, I served with Northumbria Police, working in a variety of operational and supervisory roles, including CID and custody management. I retired from policing in 2020 after a career centred on public service, problem-solving and working with communities. I now help to run Scarab4, a Northumberland-based marketing and communications agency. My work involves supporting businesses and organisations with their growth, strategy and communication.

As a parish councillor, I am particularly interested in protecting Acklington’s character, supporting practical improvements to the village and making sure residents’ views are heard.

Outside work, I enjoy spending time with my family and walking my dogs in the Northumberland countryside.

mark.gatiss@scarab4.com
Ann McDougal - Councillor

ann_mcdougal@yahoo.co.uk

I was born and brought up in Acklington attending the village school. I moved some years after University to work in Higher Education and then London in the City in Global communications before returning home to care for my mother. I currently work for the MS Society remotely. I am actively involved in St John the Divine church. I joined the Parish Council to help preserve my home village as a beautiful rural village and to put forward the concerns of the community.
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