Graham has lived and worked in Stalbridge since 1986. He was lead in developing the Stalbridge Town Plan in 2006. He has served 7 years as a District Councillor. He is an elected member of the Regional Arts Council England SW.

Katie moved to Stalbridge with her partner and daughter in November 2006 to be near her parents. Katie works full-time as General Manager of a hotel in Southampton. Katie thinks Stalbridge is a fantastic place to live for all ages, she is delighted that her daughter will benefit from growing up here and attending the local school. Katie is passionate about the future of our wonderful town.

Bill has been a member of Stalbridge Town Council since 1998. He and his family have lived in Stalbridge for nearly 30 years. Since his retirement from the oil industry in the Middle and Far East, Bill has given much of his time to serving the Community. He has been a District Councillor since 1999 and is currently Chairman of the District Development Control Committee. He has been a Community Office Volunteer since its inception. He is also vice-chairman of the DCC Health Scrutiny Committee, a Governor of the Dorset NHS Healthcare Trust and Vice Chairman of the Newlands Trust at Gryphon School. In 1977 Bill was awarded the MBE for services to the British Community in Lebanon during the Civil War. His personal policy is to represent the interests of all the residents of Stalbridge without political bias and to this end holds regular surgeries at the Community Office.

John, a family man, has lived in Stalbridge for fifty years, for forty of which he has been a Town Councillor and is a past Chairman. He has been the Town Council's representative on various outside bodies. His career was that of a Local Government Officer and his many interests include walking, cycling and woodwork. He continues to serve the local community.

Jenny and her husband moved to Stalbridge in 1970 where they both work for a local electronic company. She has two children who attended the local schools and are lucky to be both living and working in the Stalbridge area. Jenny has been a member of Stalbridge Town Council some 25 years, actively working on the General purpose and planning committee. She is one of the remaining founder members of the Community office where you would find her on a Saturday morning if you wish to discuss planning matters. Jenny also represents the youth club for the Council, which she helps out as a volunteer on Wednesday nights.

Pat, a Stalbridge resident for about 23 years with family locally has been a Councillor for around 18 years, most of that time being an active member of the General Purposes Committee. Pat is a bellringer at St. Mary’s Church, other interests include walking, swimming, cycling and bird watching. Environmental Issues are of interest to Pat, she regularly helps out with conservation work on the Trailway and would like to see it extended.

Bob moved to Stalbridge in 1979 after being disabled in an accident whilst with Dorset Ambulance Service. Bob has been a volunteer youth worker at Sturminster Newton, Stalbridge, Marnhull, Child Okeford, Durweston, Shaftesbury, Gillingham and Sherborne Youth Clubs. A St. John Ambulance member since 1961 Bob is also a driver for NORDCAT; a driver for the Dorset County Association for the Blind and a volunteer for the Dorset Association of Boys Clubs.

Jan has lived in Stalbridge since 1996, and has become increasingly committed to preserving and improving the local environment. She is an active member of the Ramblers, a keen gardener, a mature student, and started the ‘Stalbridge Walkers’ in 2007.

Belinda was brought up in Blandford and now lives in Stalbridge Weston. She has three children, two sons in London and a daughter who lives with her. Her husband Alan is a local electrician and they love living in such a beautiful part of the country. Her passions are gardening, car boot sales and being outside whatever the weather.

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New to the position of Clerk at Stalbridge in September 2009 Tracey has worked on a job share basis as a Clerk and RFO for 6 years and has recently become CilCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration). She has lived in Templecombe for the last 10 years after re-location from Hertfordshire in 2001 and is married with two children. She is a member of St Mary's PCC and of Abbas & Templecombe school PTA and enjoys gardening, walking and riding.