Our councillors
Andrea Pugh - Councillor
Andrea Pugh – Councillor. I have lived in Brocton for 28 years and have a son, daughter and a Lhasa Apso called Amber. I feel very lucky to live in such a beautiful village and hope my experience working within local authority for many years and now as the Community and Partnership Fundraiser for Katharine House Hospice will enable me to make a positive contribution to Brocton Parish Council.
Bethan Smith - Councillor
I have lived in Brocton since 2014 and am a teacher in an SEMH behavioural school for boys. I am married to Rich and we have 2 young daughters.
Emma Faunch - Vice Chairman
Emma Faunch, was elected as Vice Chairman at the Annual Council meeting on 5 June 2024, taking over from Beth Smith. Emma lives in the village with her husband and two young sons, is a Solicitor, specialising in commercial property and works part time in Lichfield. She enjoys spending time with family and friends; crafting; and going for walks on Cannock Chase with her boys! She is enjoying being a member of the Parish Council as she likes volunteering and being involved in community events.
Georgina Thomson - Councillor
Councillor – Georgina Thomson. Georgina has lived in Brocton for 6 years, with her husband and 2 young sons, both who attend a local primary school. She currently runs a small local business providing support services for families and also volunteers for the NHS collecting service users’ views to help inform and shape future development of services. Georgina has previous experience of working with Local Authorities, NHS, the Police on community safety and the Fire Service. She is passionate about representing the interests of the community and feels blessed to be living in an area of outstanding of natural beauty.
Jonathan Howell - Councillor
Jonathan Howell – Councillor. Jonathan was co-opted onto the Parish Council on 5 June 2024. He has lived in the village for 25 years and is now retired having been a public health doctor in the NHS. Jonathan is married and has three sons, who have now all left home and originally went to local schools. Living next to the Chase he enjoys the wildlife and various activities on the Chase, and being outdoors more generally.”
Lewis Brownlow - Councillor
Lewis was co-opted onto the Parish Council on 5 June 2024. Lewis moved to Brocton in 2023, with his partner Marjorie, her daughter Amber and their cat Pickles. Lewis feels passionate about the local area and contributing to what makes Brocton a beautiful place to live. He also volunteers for St John Ambulance.
Robin Bates - Chairman
Robin Bates – Chairman. I have lived in Brocton since 1973 and have spent all my working life in the telecommunications industry. I have been married to Valerie for 48 years and we have 2 grown up sons.
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How to become a councillor
A parish council is the tier of local authority closest to its community as it elects representatives from within that community. Parish councils are democracy on your doorstep. Anyone can stand as a candidate provided they meet the qualification requirements or you can find out more by contacting the local borough electoral services department.
You should be:
- Aged over 18.
- A British, Commonwealth citizen, or Euro-national citizen (who is a registered elector)
- Resident for 12 months prior to the day of election – either in the parish or within 3 miles of the boundary.
- Occupied land or premises for 12 months as owner or tenant – either in the parish or within 3 miles of the boundary
- Had a principal place of work – either in the parish or within 3 miles of the boundary.
You cannot become a councillor if:
- You hold a paid office with the council.
- If you are subject to a bankruptcy restrictions order or an interim order creates disqualification which dates from the judgement or execution and generally ends one year after the relevant order is made.
- If you have within five years before the election or since election been convicted in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man of any offence and been sentenced to not less than three months imprisonment (whether suspended or not) without the option of a fine.
- Imprisonment probably includes any type of custodial sentence.
- This disqualification begins when the ordinary period for making an appeal is finally dismissed or abandoned or fails for want of prosecution.
You can get further information from the Staffordshire Parish Councils’ Association.