Local Councillors are elected by the community to decide how the council should carry out its various activities. They represent public interest as well as individuals living within the ward in which he or she has been elected to serve a term of office.
They have regular contact with the general public through council meetings, telephone calls or surgeries. Surgeries provide an opportunity for any ward resident to go and talk their councillor face to face and these take place on a regular basis.
Councillors are not paid a salary for their work, but they do receive allowances. By law, all members of the Council are required to complete a declaration of interest form, the details of which are published annually.
To find your councillor please use the below links:
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Councillor Richard Alecock, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01638 711949 Home mobile: 07523 854564 |
Independent (The Independent Group) |
Mildenhall Great Heath |
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Councillor Michael Anderson, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01638 601624 Home mobile: 07767 476817 |
West Suffolk Independents (The Independent Group) |
Newmarket North |
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Councillor John Augustine, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07527 567885 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Westgate |
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1 Salter Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7EQ Home: 01284 703894 Home mobile: 07776 157729 |
Independent (The Independent Group) |
Moreton Hall |
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Councillor Mick Bradshaw, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU |
West Suffolk Independents (The Independent Group) |
Iceni |
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Portfolio Holder for Resources and Performance Councillor Sarah Broughton, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, Western Way, West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01284 787327 Home mobile: 07929 305787 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
The Fornhams & Great Barton |
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Councillor Simon Brown, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07793 145909 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Pakenham & Troston |
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Councillor Tony (Anthony) Brown Councillor Tony Brown, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01440 761375 Home mobile: 07973 333315 |
Independent (The Independent Group) |
Haverhill South East |
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Portfolio Holder for Governance Councillor Carol Bull, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01953 681513 Home mobile: 07767 472419 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Barningham |
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Councillor John Burns, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01440 762994 Home mobile: 07802 301650 |
Independent (The Independent Group) |
Haverhill East |
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Councillor Mike (Michael) Chester Councillor Mike Chester, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01284 850000 Home mobile: 07966 156511 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Chedburgh & Chevington |
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Councillor Patrick (Hung Chow) Chung Councillor Patrick Chung, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01284 761120 Home mobile: 07802 751433 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Southgate |
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Councillor Max Clarke, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07470 008206 |
Independent (Non-Grouped Independent) |
St. Olaves |
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Councillor Terry (Terence) Clements Councillor Terry Clements, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01284 827161 Home mobile: 07960 760880 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Horringer |
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Vice-Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Councillor Simon Cole, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Exning |
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Councillor Jason Crooks, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01223 290853 Home mobile: 07527 901931 |
Independent (The Independent Group) |
Haverhill South |
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Councillor Dawn Dicker, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01638 750392 Home mobile: 07745 891145 |
West Suffolk Independents (The Independent Group) |
Iceni |
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Councillor Roger Dicker, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01638 750392 Home mobile: 07734 869873 |
Kentford & Moulton | |
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Councillor Andy (Andrew) Drummond Portfolio Holder for Regulatory Councillor Andy Drummond, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Work: 01638 666888 Home: 01638 751411 Home mobile: 07710 027343 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Newmarket West |
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Councillor Mary (Alison) Evans Councillor Mary Evans, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01284 789478 Home mobile: 07970 187864 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Whepstead & Wickhambrook |
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Portfolio Holder for Families and Communities Councillor Robert Everitt, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01284 769000 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Minden |
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Councillor Stephen Frost, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07710 436672 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Lakenheath |
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Portfolio Holder for Growth Councillor Susan Glossop, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01284 728377 Home mobile: 07473041394 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Risby |
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Leader of the Council Councillor John Griffiths MBE, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 01284 757001 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Ixworth |
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Councillor Patrick (Pat) Hanlon Councillor Pat Hanlon, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU |
Labour (Labour Group) |
Haverhill East |
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Chair of the West Suffolk Council Councillor Brian Harvey, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07801 472461 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Manor |
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Labour Group Leader Councillor Diane Hind, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01284 706542 Home mobile: 07890 198957 |
Labour (Labour Group) |
Tollgate |
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Councillor Rachel Hood, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07713 211555 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Newmarket East |
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Councillor Beccy (Rebecca) Hopfensperger Councillor Beccy Hopfensperger, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07876 683516 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
The Fornhams & Great Barton |
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Councillor Paul Hopfensperger, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01284 756444 |
Independent (The Independent Group) |
St. Olaves |
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Chair of Performance and Audit Scrutiny Councillor Ian Houlder, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07597 961069 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Barrow |
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Councillor Lisa Ingwall King, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU |
Green Party (The Independent Group) |
Abbeygate |
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Councillor James (Winston) Lay Councillor James Lay, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01638 552488 Home mobile: 07703 434031 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Newmarket West |
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Councillor Aaron Luccarini, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU |
Independent (The Independent Group) |
Haverhill Central |
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Councillor Victor Lukaniuk, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07850 984500 |
West Suffolk Independents (The Independent Group) |
Brandon Central |
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Vice-Chair of West Suffolk Council Councillor Margaret Marks, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01440 713443 Home mobile: 07890 037630 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Haverhill West |
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Councillor Joe Mason, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01440 760821 Home mobile: 07830 074703 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Haverhill North |
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Councillor Elaine McManus, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01440 761018 Home mobile: 07787 703631 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Haverhill North |
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Cllr Jim Meikle is presently unavailable. If you, have any urgent business related to the Clare,, Hundon & Kedington Ward you may wish to contact, either Cllr Karen Richardson or Cllr Marion, Rushbrook. Home: 01787 282509 Home mobile: 07894 078723 Work: jim.meikle@westsuffolk.gov.uk Councillor Jim Meikle sadly passed away on 22 February 2021. Council Leader John Griffiths said: ... |
Independent (The Independent Group) |
Clare, Hundon & Kedington |
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Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Housing Councillor Sara Mildmay-White, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01359 270580 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Rougham |
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Councillor Andy Neal, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07884 493292 |
Independent (The Independent Group) |
Mildenhall Queensway |
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Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Councillor David Nettleton, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01284 702212 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Tollgate |
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Councillor Robert Nobbs, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07977 035624 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Newmarket East |
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Councillor David Palmer, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01842 812569 Home mobile: 07539 285975 |
West Suffolk Independents (The Independent Group) |
Brandon West |
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Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Community Hubs Councillor Joanna Rayner, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01284 750366 Home mobile: 07872 456836 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Abbeygate |
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Vice-Chair of Performance and Audit Scrutiny Councillor Karen Richardson, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07756 489726 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Clare, Hundon & Kedington |
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Portfolio Holder for Local Plan Development and Delivery Councillor David Roach, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01440 768966 Home mobile: 07889 510003 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Haverhill West |
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Councillor Richard Rout, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07711 133422 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Westgate |
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Councillor Marion Rushbrook, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01440 704229 Home mobile: 07795 391938 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Clare, Hundon & Kedington |
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The Independent Group Leader Councillor Ian Shipp, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07368 134769 |
Independent (The Independent Group) |
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market |
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Councillor Andrew Smith, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01359 221948 Home mobile: 07801 661944 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Bardwell |
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Councillor David Smith, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01440 703603 Home mobile: 07796 245093 |
Labour (Labour Group) |
Haverhill South |
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Councillor John Smith, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01638 716292 Home mobile: 07543 249615 |
Independent (The Independent Group) |
The Rows |
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Councillor Karen Soons, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 07864 601887 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Newmarket North |
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Councillor Clive Springett, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Work: 01277 326384 Home: 01284 753120 Home mobile: 07802 194566 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Minden |
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Portfolio Holder for Operations Councillor Peter Stevens, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01787 280284 Home mobile: 07775 877000 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Withersfield |
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Councillor Peter Thompson, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07810 868986 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Moreton Hall |
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Councillor Jim (John) Thorndyke Councillor Jim Thorndyke, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01359 250271 Home mobile: 07792 224669 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Stanton |
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Councillor Don (Donald) Waldron Councillor Don Waldron, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01638 810208 Work mobile: 07939 626634 |
Independent (The Independent Group) |
The Rows |
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Councillor Cliff (Clifford) Waterman Councillor Cliff Waterman, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07580 431806 |
Labour (Labour Group) |
Eastgate |
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Councillor Ann Williamson, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07824 341946 |
Conservative (Conservative Group) |
Southgate |
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Councillor Phil (Philip) Wittam Councillor Phil Wittam, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01842 550141 Home mobile: 07827 392088 |
West Suffolk Independents (The Independent Group) |
Brandon East |