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Councillors and Clerk

Tony Stanley (Chair)

My wife and I have lived on the Silchester border for over 12 years; have 2 teenage children and two greyhounds. I work from home selling H&S Products and I am also a part time barman at the Calleva. Since the elections I have taken up the role of AWE liaison officer and Village Hall representative on behalf of the Council. My aim on the council is to encourage residents to air their views on what they want Silchester to be like now and in the future, and to encourage people to get involved in how Silchester is run. I am also interested in reducing the volume of traffic using the Village wherever possible. If you have ideas, come and talk to us!

Councillor Harrison

John is a chartered engineering consultant, specialising in advising the oil, gas and chemical industries on materials, welding and corrosion prevention. He also runs a garden design business in any spare time left. In his time as parish councillor his main duties, as well as being vice chairman of the Council, have included being chairman of the Silchester Common Management Committee and representing the council on the Roman Site consultative panel. John has a wide range of interests but prefers outdoor activities in his spare time. This has led to a keen interest in ensuring the security of Silchester Common and maintaining its status as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. In his new role he aims to use his previous experience to streamline the work of the Council and promote a wider public participation in council affairs.

Councillor Richards (Vice-chair)

Married with two daughters, the eldest at Silchester School, I'm a mechanical engineer, company director and vice chair of Silchester Parish Council. I'm interested in improving facilities for all children within the village. As chair of the Playground Association, I am working to make the long-planned extension to the playground a reality and then plan to concentrate on facilities for slightly older children. I also take a keen interest in the finances of the parish council.

Matthew O'Byrne

I have lived in Silchester since 1991, in which time I have spent my childhood school days and made Silchester my base for further education and full time work. I studied Internet & Multimedia Computing at Roehampton University, London, and am currently self employed, running my website design business which also involves freelance work for a local web design company.

I very much enjoy village life in Silchester and always take great interest in what is happening in and around the village. After working at the Calleva Arms for over 5 years, I have become a familiar face to many of the local community and have developed a relationship with people within and outside the parish. I believe that, as a younger resident of the village, I will have some different views and ideas to offer to the Parish Council and, therefore, have the opportunity to represent the interests of Silchester’s younger community.

I enjoy the countryside in Silchester and surrounding areas and therefore I would pay particular attention to issues surrounding our heathland and woodland and also our English Heritage Roman Wall, which are all such important parts of the village. I also understand the importance of issues that relate to everyday village life that must be dealt with and, as a new councilor, I am very much looking forward to having an active role within the parish of Silchester.

I am getting married in May 2011 and will be living in Silchester. In my spare time, I enjoy photography, travel and try to get as much sport in as possible.

Sue Pragnell

During the 20 years Sue has lived in the Conservation area of Three Ashes she has been directly involved in a number of projects relating to planning and highways. As a Parish Councillor she proposes to take a keen interest in these important areas throughout the village. Sue has also supported fund raising for Reading University’s annual dig at the Roman town and as the Council’s representative on Hampshire CC’s Roman Site Panel hopes to expand her involvement in this important area of the Village’s heritage. Sue is also very keen to develop further participation of the residents in the lower Bramley Roadarea in the activities of the Parish Council, both in the provision of services and activities, but also helping to maintain the rural and tranquil nature of the whole Village and its special character.

Claire Jones

I have lived in Silchester with my husband for nearly three years, but have lived in or around the area all my life except when I was away at University. I am a chartered mechanical engineer and I have worked on many large international projects. I have a vested interest in Silchester, as it is a unique and friendly village to live in. I have a keen interest in countryside pursuits, including walking our dog. I believe that it is our collective responsibility to help preserve and improve the community in which we live whilst recognizing the demands of our rapidly changing society. I believe I can utilise my skills in order to gather people’s views clearly in order to inform decisions about our village. I am now the representative for the Police and Neighbourhood Watch scheme for Silchester.

Parish Clerk, Cally Morris

(0118) 970 1754

clerk@silchester.org

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