Councillors
Below are the current members of Chillerton & Gatcombe Parish Council and their contact details.
| Role | Name | Special Responsibilities | |
|---|---|---|---|
Chair |
Julia Laursen |
- Chillerton & Gatcombe Community Association / IW Association of Local Councils |
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Vice Chair |
Julia Newton |
- Chillerton |
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Councillor |
Paul Thomas |
- Chillerton & Gatcombe Community Associaton |
PT@chillertonandgatcombe-pc.gov.uk
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Councillor |
Rita Bellamy-James |
- Gatcombe |
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Councillor |
Elizabeth Smith |
- Gatcombe |
Acting Parish Clerk - Virgil rejoined the Council as Acting Parish Clerk in early February 2026.
| Name | |
|---|---|
Virgil Philpott |
Isle of Wight Councillor (Central Rural Ward)
| Name | |
|---|---|
James Whelan |
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All of the councillors would be happy to meet and listen to any Parishioners who have comments, questions and thoughts on how the Parish can be improved. Please contact them directly or email clerk@chillertonandgatcombe.org