Who are your Councillors?
Our Parish Councillors are made up of local residents who live in all parts of the Parish. Some were born here, some were born locally, some have moved in from 'over the border'. They have a diverse range of talents and interests which they allow the Council to use to help make the Parish a better place for everyone to live. They give their time freely and receive no payment and rarely (if ever) claim any expenses.
We were very sorry that Angela Choake decided to stand down at this election due to family commitments, The Council have greatly appreciated her time as footpath warden and her calm, measured input over the past few years.
Since the election we have a vacancy (see the noticeboard section) if you are interested please contact the Clerk or any of the Councillors
Cliff Scrase of Seaton Junction
Information to folllow
Mike James of Whitford
Farmer - more information to follow
Richard Orsman of Whitford
Richard moved from Shropshire to Whitford 35 years ago because of an employment opportunity. He considers himself very fortunate to live in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and feels a responsibility to do whatever he can to protect the local environment.
David Plowman of Whitford
David has lived in Whitford since 2011. As an International Consulting Civil Engineer, he has lived and worked overseas for the last 30 years. In the 80s, he lived in Sidmouth and East Budleigh. His parents have close links to the local area and were born in Beer and Colyford. His grandfather was a wheelwright and owned the workshop that is now the Wheelwright Pub and Restaurant at Colyford.
Ella Sweetland of Seaton Junction - Chair
Ellen Sweetland, who's known as Ella, married a local man, Keith, in 1976 and has lived in Shute ever since. She has two children who attended Shute Primary School and went on to Axminster and Colyton. Ella, Keith and his father also attended Shute School and their children were christened at Shute Church. She has worked at Axminster Hospital for 28 years.
Mary Thomas of Shute - Vice Chair
Information to follow
Martin Williams of Hamptons
Local farmer more Information to follow
Your District and County Councillor - Ian Chubb
Devon County Council
Division: Whimple & Blackdown
Covering Parishes: Awliscombe ; Broadhembury ; Chardstock ; Combe Raleigh ; Cotleigh ; Dalwood ; Dunkeswell ; Kilmington ; Luppitt ; Membury ; Monkton ; Payhembury ; Plymtree ; Sheldon ; Shute ; Stockland ; Talaton ; Upottery ; Whimple ; Yarcombe
Email: iain.chubb@devon.gov.uk
East Devon District Council
Ward:- Newbridges
Email: ichubb@eastdevon.gov.uk
Parish Clerk
Carol Miltenburg of Umborne
Moved to her smallholding in 2005 in search of the 'Good Life' and has now found it ! Living with her partner Mark and 2 children various pets and livestock. Previously served as Parish Clerk at Axmouth and Offwell whilst also being a Councillor at Shute, she stood down from that role to become a Clerk again and also is in the same role for Widworthy Parish Council .
