Councillors and Clerk
Les Goble - Chairman
Responsibilities:
- Bloor Homes
- Highways (traffic & footpaths)
- Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group
- Personnel
Les moved to Brize Norton in 1997 and joined the Parish Council in 2018 after leading the Neighbourhood Plan. Now retired, he enjoys motorsport and regularly races a classic Aston Martin DB4.
Jo Webb - Parish Clerk
Responsibilities:
- Administration and governance
- Meeting coordination
- Community liaison
Jo has lived in Brize Norton since 2000 and is serving her second term as Parish Clerk. She enjoys village life and walking her bouncy dog — feel free to say hello!
Email
Telephone: 01993 875753
Nick Bamber - Vice-Chair
Wendy Way - Councillor
Responsibilities:
- Elder Bank Hall
- Neighbourhood Plan
- Website
Wendy joined the Parish Council in 2016. She enjoys gardening, tending her allotment, and supporting village life. You may also see her walking her Cockerpoo, Maude.
Ady State - Councillor
Responsibilities:
- Environmental and biodiversity matters
- Local footpaths and wildlife initiatives
Ady moved to Brize Norton in 2020. With a BSc in Environmental Biology and a career in electronics/software, he has travelled extensively. A keen birdwatcher, he enjoys exploring local lanes and footpaths.
Emma Jackson - Councillor
I have lived in the local area since 2005, where my husband and I raised our four children. Most of my career has been spent in education initially in Early Years and now teaching in Secondary and Further Education.
I am an avid rugby supporter and keen football fan. When I am not following a match, I love spending time with my family and friends.
My interests as a councillor lie within ensuring we have high quality education for our children, our green spaces and local sport in Brize Norton.
Chris Woodward - Councillor
Responsibilities:
- Council leadership and governance
- Community engagement
- Trustee of Witney Town Charity & Educational Foundation
Chris moved to Brize Norton in 2016. He has over 12 years’ experience in local councils, including serving as Mayor of Witney (2016–2018). He works with a multi-academy trust and runs his own property consultancy.