The 15 Councillors of Sandy representing the 4 wards.
Mayor of Sandy
Member of Development Scrutiny Committee.
Member of Policy, Finance and Resources Committee.
I have lived in Sandy with my wife Jackie for 44 years and we have two grown up married children and four grandchildren.
I have been a member of successive Town Councils for 26 years and remain keen to work hard to make a contribution to the development of Sandy and to improving the quality of life of all our residents and visitors to the town.
Member of Human Resources Committee.
Vice Chair of Policy, Finance and Resources Committee.
Retired Engineer
Former County, Mid Beds and Central Bedfordshire Councillor.
Member of Community Services and Environment Committee.
Chair of Human Resources Committee.
Member of Policy Finance and Resources Committee.
I came to Sandy with my family in 1992 to become headteacher at Sandy Upper School and was particularly attracted to the post by the school's community dimension. My time as head saw the openings of the all-weather hockey pitch and Toy Box Nursery; we hosted the touring Royal Shakespeare Company for a week and also international student gatherings. The extensive adult education programmes was hugely popular.
Since leaving the school I was involved in consultancy work for over a decade, providing outdoor opportunities for children in disadvantaged areas of the country and writing articles for two national support networks. I was chair of governors of a local lower school for 17 years.
I have been heavily involved with the local community for almost 30 years. I was chair of the carnival committee for many years and more recently act as MC for the annual Christmas Lights event. I am President of Blunham Cricket Club, play for Bedfordshire Seniors Over-70s and am the County Cricket Safeguarding officer. I enjoy fishing and gardening. I founded Sandy's link with Skarszewy in northern Poland in 1995, and, as President of the local Twinning Association, promote this link as well as our long-standing liaison with Malaunay in Normandy.
I am the Homewatch coordinator for Beeston, am fluent in two foreign languages and can converse in two others. I was largely instrumental in compiling the Sandy and Beeston Town Plan for 2011-2020 and wrote an update in 2017. I have now been an active member of Sandy Town Council since 2015.
The needs of Sandy I feel confident that I understand the complex social mix of the Sandy community and am fully aware of the key local issues. Sandy has many plusses, especially its excellent geographical location, but also many pressing needs. Town Councillors are not experts but simply willing volunteers who want to make a difference to their local communities. The town's budget is pitifully small and the Council has to continually make its voice heard at Central Beds.
The next few years are likely to prove crucial for the town’s development and future with improved leisure provision, town centre regeneration, the future of the Sandye Place site, East-West rail, Beeston Green allotments and community orchard and other major environmental projects all on the agenda.
Vice Chair of Human Resources Commitee.
I was born in Sandy and I have lived in Sandy all my life. I have two daughters and two grandchildren. I previously had a retail business in Sandy.
Previously I have been heavily involved with 1st Sandy Scout Group and a church warden at St Swithuns Church, Sandy.
I have lived in Sandy nearly all of my life and my wife Lynda came to live here in the seventies. All of my four children were educated here and all but one has spread their wings.
I enjoy representing Sandy on all matters, but Beeston, the A1, the bridge and general access are all of particular concerns. Environment and sport are very important issues to the wellbeing of all and need careful attention.
Chair of Community Services and Environment Committee.
Member of Development Scrutiny Committee
I have been a serving Councillor since 2005 and also had the honour of being chosen as the Town Mayor for 3 years. One half of my family has lived in the town for many generations and we have seen a lot of change in that time. Visiting grandparents during my childhood there were open fields at the end of Windsor Way. I believe that we need to see Sandy develop and grow, but in a way that is sustainable and will bring more employment and much needed facilities to the town. We are in a unique position being inbetween the A1 and railway that makes planning our future more complicated as decisions about those major routes are taken in London. However, I will do my utmost to ensure that the needs of our residents are not ignored during these crucial national transport discussions.
Co-opted onto Council on 14 August 2017.
Chair of Development Scrutiny Committee
Member of Policy Finance and Resources Committee
I was born and educated in Letchworth Garden City and have lived in Sandy since 1996.
I work in Huntingdon as a Design Consultant for a family run business.
I have been involved with the Sandy Christmas Lights since the Council took over the running of the event.
Member of the Neighbourhood Plan, Skatepark, Environment & Leisure Services Working Groups.
Council nomination to SG19 & the Green Wheel Group.
Retired teacher with lower, primary, middle, secondary special school experience.
Member of the Town Council since co-option in September 1999.
Former Mid Bedfordshire District Council/ Central Bedfordshire Councillor (2003-2015).
Chairman of the Sandy Enhancement Group which carries out work on improvement schemes across the town.
Secretary of the Talk of the Town Community Bus Group.
Chairman of the Sandy Historical Research Group.
Chairman of Sandy Historical Society.
Supporter of Sustrans which campaigns for an improvement in the national cycle network.
Active campaigner for better bus services.
Chair of Policy, Finance and Resources Committee.
I have lived all my life in Sandy. I have been married to Diane for nearly 45 years and have two married daughters – both who live locally – and four grandsons.
I have been a member of the Town Council since 1974, and I am involved in a number of organisations in the town.
Co-opted on to Council on 29 October 2018.
Vice-Chair of Community Services and Environment Committee.
I have lived in Sandy almost all of my life, I was educated at local schools and have either worked in or commuted from the town for much of my career.
Since retiring I have been using my energy to volunteer with various groups that support and enhance the local community in Sandy and surrounding areas.
I am the chair of the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group which was formed by STC in 2020, comprising of residents and Councillors. This is a working group of the Town Council and over the coming months will be consulting with the residents as well as people who work in the town to get their views on planning policy and development in the Town.
I am especially interested in conservation of our wonderful countryside around Sandy and in improving infrastructure and leisure facilities in the town. Making Sandy a great place to live, work and play.
In my role as a member of Sandy Town Council I pledge to represent residents to the best of by ability and to work to build a better future for Sandy.
Vice Chair of Development Scrutiny Committee.
I was born and educated in Blackburn, Lancashire.
I joined the Metropolitan Police at the age of 18 and served for 25 years.
Since leaving the police I have worked in security for the M.O.D, Bond Street Jewellers and National Car Parks.
My interests are Keep fit, reading, walking and gardening.
I also have a B.A Degree in Humanities.
Deputy Mayor of Sandy
Co-opted 24 June 2019
Member of Policy, Finance & Resources Committee.
I have now lived in Sandy for five years and served on the Town Council for two. During this time, particularly in the last year of the pandemic, I have learnt much about the town, its strong community spirit and the benefits of its location in terms of communications and also the beautiful surrounding countryside.
I currently Chair the Shannon Court Surgery PPG, I am member of the ‘Sandy Centre Group’, working on the regeneration of the town center and in addition a member of the newly formed ‘Sandy Neighborhood Plan working group’. I am Chair of ’Youth Inspired’ , a Bedford based organisation providing education and social care provision for young adults with learning difficulties and mental health conditions.
Working as a member of the Town Council and Deputy Mayor, I am keen we involve the community in the future of our town. Ensuring any development is carried out in a sustainable manner, providing the required services and facilities for local residents across all age groups, whilst being sympathetic to, and protecting our unique local environment in the Greensand Country and all it offers to residents and visitors alike.
Co-opted 24 June 2019.
I have lived in Sandy all my life and am married to a local school teacher. I have helped with the local Girl Guides, ran the Sunday School for a while and am now a member of St. Swithun's P.C.C.
My two children attended schools within the town and I am presently working full-time as a learning support assistant at Sandy Secondary School.
I am well aware of the problems and issues facing the town and having lived here all my life, know many of the residents. I have seen the community grow and evolve and have been involved with many of its functions and activities. These include craft time at the library, the Christmas Tree festival and the walking group.
I hope I can use my experience and local knowledge to help plan for the future of Sandy and look forward to meeting everyone.
Member of Community Services and Environment Committee
I live in Sandy with my wife and two daughters. I have been impressed with the community spirit I have seen in Sandy through my daughter's School (St Swithun's), the local church (St. Swithun's P.C.C) and the recently formed Sandy All In Together group.
I buy/spend local where possible and enjoy taking walks around Sandy, particularly along the River Ivel and The Pinnacle. I intend to do what I can to improve our green spaces and community facilities.
Having grown up on a council estate and felt the pangs of hunger waiting for tax credits to clear, I am particularly passionate about helping those currently living in poverty. Any initiative to improve living standards in Sandy will get my full support and commitment.