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Parish Councillors

All Councillors are legally required to declare their interests. You can search by Councillor on the Barnsley Council website - https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/parish-and-town-councils/parish-and-town-councillor-register-of-interests/ 

 

List of Councillors and Pictures

Chair - Sarah Mann

I was co-opted onto the Parish council in September 2021 as a Councillor, voted into the role of Vice Chair in May 2023 & became Chairperson in May 2024.

 

I have lived in Thurgoland for over 20 years, I attended Oxspring Primary & PGS as a child, I’ve living in the area for over 40 years & I am passionate about our villages (Thurgoland & Crane Moor) keeping them a safe, clean, & an unspoiled environment for all to live in & enjoy.

 

I am a working mum, wife & mother to 2 boys & 3 dogs, I am a part-time self-employed bookkeeper & most recently became a part-time Postie – which I love - being out & about in the fresh air meeting people.

 

In my spare time I volunteer at Oxspring Football Club, I enjoy walking, reading, socialising & generally spending time with family & friends.

I consider myself & others very fortunate to live in such an unspoiled rural area, with a fantastic community spirit & it’s something that needs  to be preserved, it what makes our village such a special place to live in & that’s why I was keen to get involved with the parish council.

 

Since becoming a Councillor, I’ve been involved in many council sub-groups including:

The Rural Transport group (who’s focus was to improving local transport links, without the group we wouldn’t have got the No 26 Bus).

The Cricket group, focusing on improving facilities, supporting Thurgoland Cricket Club in bringing cricket back to Thurgoland.

The Boundary Walk Group & most recently the Christmas Event group.

I am a member of the Ward Alliance.

As I volunteer Councillor, I find the work very rewarding, it’s great to be able to give something back to our community.

If you see me about, please don’t hesitate to say hello.

 

Vice-Chair - Ben Barton

 

Councillor Catherine Evans

Councillor Ian Faraday-White - Councillor Faraday-White moved to Thurgoland in 2017 with his wife and two children. He is a registered nurse by background working in a non-clinical role in healthcare informatics. He joined the Thurgoland Parish Council in 2024, and is interested in Council work on biodiversity and community events.

 

Councillor Martin Hodder

Councillor Joan Methley

Councillor Sylvia Oxley

Councillor Charles Richard Warttig