Your Councillors

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:

Councillor
Councillor	Political party	Ward
Councillor Richard Alecock 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 Work: richard.alecock@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Independent (The Independent Group)	Mildenhall Great Heath
Councillor Michael Anderson 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 Work: michael.anderson@westsuffolk.gov.uk	West Suffolk Independents (The Independent Group)	Newmarket North
Councillor John Augustine Councillor John Augustine, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07527 567885 Work: john.augustine@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Westgate
Councillor Trevor Beckwith 1 Salter Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7EQ Home: 01284 703894 Home mobile: 07776 157729 Work: trevor.beckwith@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Independent (The Independent Group)	Moreton Hall
Councillor Mick Bradshaw Councillor Mick Bradshaw, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Work: mick.bradshaw@westsuffolk.gov.uk	West Suffolk Independents (The Independent Group)	Iceni
Councillor Sarah Broughton 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 Work: sarah.broughton@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	The Fornhams & Great Barton
Councillor Simon Brown Councillor Simon Brown, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07793 145909 Work: simon.brown@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Pakenham & Troston
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 Work: tony.brown@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Independent (The Independent Group)	Haverhill South East
Councillor Carol Bull 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 Work: carol.bull@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Barningham
Councillor John Burns 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 Work: john.burns@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Independent (The Independent Group)	Haverhill East
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 Work: mike.chester@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Chedburgh & Chevington
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 Work: patrick.chung@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Southgate
Councillor Max Clarke Councillor Max Clarke, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07470 008206 Work: max.clarke@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Independent (Non-Grouped Independent)	St. Olaves
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 Work: terry.clements@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Horringer
Councillor Simon Cole Vice-Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Councillor Simon Cole, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Work: simon.cole@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Exning
Councillor Jason Crooks 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 Work: jason.crooks@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Independent (The Independent Group)	Haverhill South
Councillor Dawn Dicker 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 Work: dawn.dicker@westsuffolk.gov.uk	West Suffolk Independents (The Independent Group)	Iceni
Councillor Roger Dicker 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 Work: roger.dicker@westsuffolk.gov.uk		Kentford & Moulton
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 Work: andy.drummond@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Newmarket West
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 Work: mary.evans@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Whepstead & Wickhambrook
Councillor Robert Everitt 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 Work: robert.everitt@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Minden
Councillor Stephen Frost Councillor Stephen Frost, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07710 436672 Work: stephen.frost@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Lakenheath
Councillor Susan Glossop 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 Work: susan.glossop@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Risby
Councillor John Griffiths MBE 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 Work: john.griffiths@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Ixworth
Councillor Patrick (Pat) Hanlon Councillor Pat Hanlon, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Work: pat.hanlon@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Labour (Labour Group)	Haverhill East
Councillor Brian Harvey 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 Work: brian.harvey@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Manor
Councillor Diane Hind 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 Work: diane.hind@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Labour (Labour Group)	Tollgate
Councillor Rachel Hood Councillor Rachel Hood, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07713 211555 Work: rachel.hood@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Newmarket East
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 Work: rebecca.hopfensperger@westsuffolk.gov.uk Home: beccy@hopfensperger.me.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	The Fornhams & Great Barton
Councillor Paul Hopfensperger Councillor Paul Hopfensperger, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 01284 756444 Work: paul.hopfensperger@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Independent (The Independent Group)	St. Olaves
Councillor Ian Houlder 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 Work: ian.houlder@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Barrow
Councillor Lisa Ingwall King Councillor Lisa Ingwall King, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Work: lisa.ingwall-king@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Green Party (The Independent Group)	Abbeygate
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 Work: james.lay@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Newmarket West
Councillor Aaron Luccarini Councillor Aaron Luccarini, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Work: aaron.luccarini@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Independent (The Independent Group)	Haverhill Central
Councillor Victor Lukaniuk Councillor Victor Lukaniuk, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07850 984500 Work: victor.lukaniuk@westsuffolk.gov.uk	West Suffolk Independents (The Independent Group)	Brandon Central
Councillor Margaret Marks 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 Work: margaret.marks@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Haverhill West
Councillor Joe (Joseph) Mason 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 Work: joe.mason@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Haverhill North
Councillor Elaine McManus 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 Work: elaine.mcmanus@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Haverhill North
Councillor Jim (James) Meikle 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
Councillor Sara Mildmay-White 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 Work: sara.mildmay-white@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Rougham
Councillor Andy (Andrew) Neal Councillor Andy Neal, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07884 493292 Work: andy.neal@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Independent (The Independent Group)	Mildenhall Queensway
Councillor David Nettleton 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 Work: david.nettleton@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Tollgate
Councillor Robert Nobbs Councillor Robert Nobbs, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07977 035624 Work: robert.nobbs@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Newmarket East
Councillor David Palmer 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 Work: david.palmer@westsuffolk.gov.uk	West Suffolk Independents (The Independent Group)	Brandon West
Councillor Jo (Joanna) Rayner 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 Work: joanna.rayner@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Abbeygate
Councillor Karen Richardson 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 Work: karen.richardson@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Councillor David Roach 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 Work: david.roach@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Haverhill West
Councillor Richard Rout Councillor Richard Rout, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07711 133422 Work: richard.rout@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Westgate
Councillor Marion Rushbrook 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 Work: marion.rushbrook@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Councillor Ian Shipp 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 Work: ian.shipp@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Independent (The Independent Group)	Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Councillor Andrew Smith 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 Work: andrew.smith@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Bardwell
Councillor David Smith 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 Work: david.smith@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Labour (Labour Group)	Haverhill South
Councillor John Smith 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 Work: john.smith@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Independent (The Independent Group)	The Rows
Councillor Karen Soons Councillor Karen Soons, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home: 07864 601887 Work: karen.soons@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Newmarket North
Councillor Clive Springett 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 Work: clive.springett@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Minden
Councillor Peter Stevens 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 Work: peter.stevens@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Withersfield
Councillor Peter Thompson Councillor Peter Thompson, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07810 868986 Work: peter.thompson@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Moreton Hall
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 Work: jim.thorndyke@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Stanton
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 Work: don.waldron@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Independent (The Independent Group)	The Rows
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 Work: cliff.waterman@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Labour (Labour Group)	Eastgate
Councillor Ann Williamson Councillor Ann Williamson, (Care of) West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU Home mobile: 07824 341946 Work: ann.williamson@westsuffolk.gov.uk	Conservative (Conservative Group)	Southgate
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 Work: phil.wittam@westsuffolk.gov.uk	West Suffolk Independents (The Independent Group)	Brandon East