Councillors represent the electors in their Parish Ward.   

They are accessible to residents to listen to their concerns and to deal with them or to pass them for action to the appropriate authorities directly or via the Parish Clerk.

A heartfelt thank you to Vanessa Kingsley for all her commitment, time and hard work during her time as a Parish Councillor, Chair and Vice-Chair. It is genuinely sad to see Vanessa step down. She has given so much of her time to the Council and to our community, and her contribution has been greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Vanessa, for everything you have done and for the time and dedication you have given to our community. You will certainly be missed.

Vanessa's resignation has resulted in one vacancy for a Parish Councilor 

 

Chairman

David Ryding                           David.Ryding@bacton-pc.gov.uk

Vice Chair person

Vacant

Councillors:

Deana Bird                              Deana.Bird@bacton-pc.gov.uk

Matt Bryant                             Matt.Bryant@bacton-pc.gov.uk

Jill Dowsett                              Jill.Dowsett@bacton-pc.gov.uk

Martin Head                            Martin.Head@bacton-pc.gov.uk

John Kingsley                           John.Kingsley@bacton-pc.gov.uk      

Graham MacAusland              Graham.MacAusland@bacton-pc.gov.uk

Gail Wigglesworth                   Gail.Wigglesworth@bacton-pc.gov.uk

 

 

Councillors responsibilities:

Asset management:                            John Kinglsey

Cemetery:                                           David Ryding, Martin Head and Gail                                                                   Wigglesworth

Community engagement:                   David Ryding, Matt Bryant and two                                                                    villagers

Community Infrastructure Levy:         David Ryding, Vanessa Kingsley and                                                                 Jill Dowsett

Greens/open spaces:                          Graham MacAusland and John                                                                          Kingsley

Neighbourhood Plan:                          David Ryding, Jill Dowsett, Martin                                                                      Head, Gail Wigglesworth and a parishioner.

 

Road/pedestrian safety:                     Martin Head and Graham MacAusland

Village Hall Representative:                Deana Bird

 

The Good Councillors Guide is  an introductory handbook for local parish and town councillors in England and Wales. Published by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), it provides practical insights into the workings of local democracy, outlines legal responsibilities, and advises on how to effectively serve the community

 

Register of Members' Interests

Members of the Council are required to act in an impartial and disinterested manner when dealing with council business and must register certain interests, such as jobs, businesses and property, that could create a conflict of interest. The register of members' interests is available by clicking on the following link -   https://baberghmidsuffolk.moderngov.co.uk/mgParishCouncilDetails.aspx?ID=408&LS=3