This section has details of the current Parish Councillors.
The Parish Council has seven elected councillors, who are:
Mark has lived in Tumblers Green, just a mile out of Stisted, since 1992, where he has run his own locally based businesses for the past twenty years. He is an experienced manager and administrator with specialist knowledge of Health & Safety issues.
Mark enjoys being involved in village life, and makes the time available to achieve this. He loves seeing the village come together at events and functions, feels we are a strong community and is dedicated to building and developing this.
Mark knows and respects the other members of the council and works with them to manage, protect and enhance the quality of life for all residents now and in the future.
Mark is also known as “The Big Bear” and is partial to a pint of cider.
Parish email pc-markh@outlook.com
I have lived by Stisted Mill since 1993. I have worked in a UK bank and then in secondary education until retirement.
My early involvement in the village was by way of assisting in running the village youth club, set up by Essex County Youth Services, until it closed in 1998. Given where I live, I was soon roped in to assist at village summer fayres, fund raising events, Stisted Witches events and the village 2012 Diamond Jubilee celebration.
My recent activity has centered on being a member of the Steering Group developing The Stisted Neighbourhood Plan.
Parish Email aroutpc@outlook.com
Cheryl was co-opted in July 2023.
Bio to follow
Howard was elected uncontested in May 2023 –
I retired and moved to Stisted in 2016, following an enjoyable and rewarding life in arts and education. I am also a practicing artist.
Bob was elected uncontested in May 2023 –
Retired after 40 years with what is now BT Openreach.
Lived in Stisted with Cindy for 25 years.
Both keen cyclists.
Footpath Officer for PC.
Member of Essex County Cricket Club.
Richard was elected uncontested in May 2023 –
Richard is a chartered accountant who was a partner in RSM (formally Baker Tilly) for some forty years. He now works part time for RSM and has just completed his 50th year with the firm.
Richard has lived in Stisted since moving from Braintree in 1993. He is currently a Trustee for a number of charities and until very recently was National Treasurer for the Lord’s Taverners. He is a keen supporter of village events and hopes to be able to help improve the village for the benefit of all residents.
Richard is a keen golfer having been a member of Braintree Golf Club for many years. He is also an Essex County Cricket member and has held an Ipswich Town season ticket for forty years.
Ruth has lived in Stisted for over 30 years in one of Covenbrook Cottages. For many years you would see her black ponies grazing in the field in summer opposite Stisted Mill. Ruth joined as Parish Clerk in October 2023 in a part time role. Please note that the Clerk role is part time so you may not receive an immediate response to correspondence sent to the Parish Council email