Cllr. Andrew Foster

Chairman

Cherry Tree Cottage
Berrysbridge
EX5 5JR

01392 759560

andrew.foster@ctc-consultants.com

Biography 

Although born in Devon, I spent most of my life in South Bucks before being fortunate enough to move to Thorverton; I recognise that this is a special place to live and would like to contribute towards the community using my commercial and management background.

I'm a keen walker so regularly use the local footpaths and country lanes; as an enthusiastic rugby fan all my life, I now especially enjoy supporting the Chiefs. I live in Berrysbridge with my wife, where there is always plenty of work to do in the garden. 

Cllr Jan Wills

Biography

Cllr. Stuart Crang

Councillor

Bidwell Barton
Thorverton
EX5 5LJ

01392 860263

stuart.crang@btopenworld.com

Biography

I was born at Bidwell, and after time spent at university and working as a chartered surveyor, have farmed there for more than thirty years.

I have been on the Parish Council since 2007, serving as Chairman for six years, so it would be fair to conclude that I think it is an important and worthwhile, albeit small, cog in the machinery of government. My other parish commitment is as a Trustee of the Leonard Trust.

Cllr. John Hodge

Councillor

10 Silver Street
Thorverton
EX5 5LT

01392 860088

johnhodgethorverton@gmail.com

Biography

I was born in the village, attended the local primary school, then "Tiverton Grammar School", followed by an electrical apprenticeship and several years as electrician. I joined BT in 1973 and worked for them just under 40 years. When I got married first time I had to leave the village as nothing was available to rent or buy, so I have an interest in housing for the younger people. I moved back home in 2011, following the passing of my parents, to the family home with my second wife.

I belong to various organizations ie RBL, local history society, and for several years was involved as booking agent for the Memorial Hall. After the Country Show died after two bad wet years, I was involved in the starting up of the "Funday" which has been taken over by the Hall now.

Cllr. Shirley Nightingale

Biography

Cllr. Claire Heaven-Roberts

Biography

Cllr. Colin Marshall

Councillor

Dinneford House
Dinneford Street
Thorverton
EX5 5NU

01392 861228

cgmarshall1951@gmail.com

Biography

I was born in Chudleigh in 1951 and have spent the past 24 years
living in Dinneford Street, Thorverton, with my wife Alison and various
cats and dogs. I have two grown up children and a grandson who is
football mad and helps keep me fit! I worked in the plumbing business
for around 49 years then retired and took on the Parish Council Handyman
role, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I have also been associated with the
Memorial Hall Committee for the past 15 years. I gave up the Handyman
role a few years ago but remain  passionate about keeping our beautiful
village neat and tidy. Due to this, I recently applied for and became a
Parish Councillor so that I can have some input into keeping Thorverton
the wonderful place that we all love.

Cllr. Andrew Price

Vice-Chairman

Bell House
The Bury
Thorverton
EX5 5NT

01392 860524

price.andrew@btinternet.com

Biography
I was born in the Northwest and through my wife’s work at
Exeter University we found ourselves moving to the village of Thorverton. We
loved the village and the warm and welcoming community. Since we arrived in the
village, we have had two children, one who is at the school and one who we hope
can attend in the future. After giving up work that took me away from the village,
I thought it was a good time to give something back to the village. What better
way than to follow in my father’s footsteps who was a local parish councillor
for over 30 years.

Cllr. Graham Sims

Councillor

9 Cleves Close
Thorverton
EX5 5NN

01392 860381

simsgraham9@gmail.com

Biography

I have lived in Thorverton all my life and was elected onto the Parish Council in 1999.

I worked in the Steelstock Industry for 44 Years starting as an H G V driver, retiring as warehouse manager. I am member of the Thorverton Speed Watch and I like to see a safe and tidy village.

I like all kinds of sport, playing football for Thorverton AFC for 20 years plus. My hobbies are fishing and classic cars.

Cllr Bry Uglow

Councillor

Full details to follow

I have spent most of my living in coastal south Devon where I qualified
and worked as a Nurse. After this career I worked in the leisure
industry before meeting my husband and moving to Thorverton. I have two
children, 3 stepchildren and a growing number of grandchildren. I really
enjoy my roles as wife, mother and grandmother.

I have a keen interest in village life old and new.

My hobbies are mainly my dogs, walking, rugby and gardening.