Become a councillor
Our councillors
Becca is a member of the Parish Hall and Neighbourhood Plan committees.
Growing up locally, Becca has lived in Brereton for the last ten years, married with two teenage children.
Some of you might recognise Becca from working in a local primary school for the last eight years.
Carl is a member of the Finance and Parish Hall committees.
He is also a member of the District Council, as a Labour representative.
Carl has lived in Brereton all his life and has been a butcher in Rugeley for over 30 years, currently working in a local supermarket. He has been a local school governor, founding member of BRACE and has raised funds for Rugeley Lions and Rugeley Rotary.
Caroline is the Vice-Chair of the Hall and Building Management Committee.
She is a Primary Teacher working in several local schools.
Caroline is self-employed and also known as The Crafty Hoarder. Staying local, Caroline chose Brereton to begin her family life sixteen years ago, and has a long background of youth work in Armitage which she continues with Vysions Youth Service.
Clair is the Chair of the Planning Committee.
Clair moved to Brereton in 2000 and threw herself into many volunteering projects.
You’ll most likely see Clair showing her artistic skills with Spark, Brereton Million and working in her voluntary role as Welfare officer and Club Secretary for Lakeside Football Club. And also most recently with Vysions Youth Service.
Jake is a member of the Finance committee.
He is a full-time sports coach providing clubs, camps and private coaching sessions for children in the local area.
Jake has lived in Brereton since he was born and is ready to be more involved with the community.
Jay is the Vice Chair of the Parish Council.
He has lived around Brereton all his life with his wife and grown-up daughter.
As well as previously being a PCC member at St Michael’s Church, and volunteering with youth groups, Jay is currently a music teacher working in local primary schools
Kay is a member of Finance, Parish Hall and Neighbourhood Plan committees.
Growing up in Brereton, Kay and her parents have lived here all their lives. She has helped run Brownies and also been on the PTFA.
When her husband Leigh became a Responder, she went on to become the Treasurer and Trustee for Rugeley and District Community First Responders (RADCFR) and Kay wants to continue giving back to the community.
Kevin is a member of the Finance and also the Planning committee.
He is Chair of the Brereton and Ravenhill Association for Community Events (BRACE) specifically the Carnival.
Living in Brereton all his life, Kevin is a Dad of two and has been Chair of BRACE for the last three years.
You might see Kevin driving a coach in his day job for a local company.
Miles is the Chair of the Parish Council.
He is the owner of A51 Sheds & Fencing who have been operating on the Brereton road for over 20 years.
The father of three grew up in Brereton, attended Hob Hill School before moving onto Aelfgar Comprehensive in Rugeley. You might recognise Miles as one of the organisers of the Santa Tour and is often seen in December driving Santa collecting money for charity.
Ruth is a member of the Finance, Planning and Parish Hall committees.
She is Mum and Grandmother and has spent the last four years of her retirement raising money for Alzeimers.
Most people recognise Ruth as the Time for Tea lady from Rugeley Market Hall until recently, raising over £15,000 for the Alziemers Society.
Sue is the Chair of the Parish Hall and Building Management Committee.
She has been the support worker for Brereton Million for ten years and runs Vysions Youth Service.
Living in Brereton all her life, Sue is a mum of two and is often seen here, there and everywhere around the village, on hand to help residents. You may have previously seen her as Guider or in charge of the Santa tour.
Our staff
The Parish Clerk – Vanessa Hands
Brereton and Ravenhill Parish Hall
Main Road,
Brereton,
Rugeley,
Staffordshire,
WS15 1DUl
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.