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Sarratt is in a rural area and the Parish Council own and are responsible for a number of open spaces and woodlands. These include the Green in Sarratt Village, Dawes Common in the Chilterns AONB, Commonwood and Penmans Green.
There are some 30 miles of footpaths within the Parish and these are well used by local people and many visitors.
Sarratt is an historic village which sits in an area of outstanding natural beauty surrounded by fields which roll down to the enchanting Chess Valley riverbed.
Loved by residents and visitors alike for its stunning landscape and fantastic walking, Sarratt possesses some 30 miles of footpaths, cycling and horse riding. To many people, the name represents just the village area around the Green, however the modern Civil Parish is much larger and can be seen on the map, it includes not only the hamlets of Belsize, Bucks Hill, Commonwood and Chandlers Cross but also The Grove away to the east.
Sarratt benefits from a Community Shop, Post Office, Primary School, Church, Doctors and various welcoming Public houses.
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Sarah Dobson, Chair
Sarah moved to Sarratt in 2001 having grown up in Ruislip. She has been a member of the Parish Council since 2016, taking on the role of Vice Chair in 2018, and became Chair in May 2019.
Sarah is married to John Gill, who is Treasurer of the Sarratt Horticultural Society. They have two sons, Oliver and Samuel, who both attend St Clement Danes School, plus two labradors. Sarah has worked at BP since 1987, and in 2010 moved from working full time to part time. When not working, Sarah runs the Sarratt Cub Pack and is an assistant leader with Sarratt Explorer Scouts. Sarah is also a member of the Sarratt Youth Group steering team. She has previously been involved in other initiatives in the Village including development of the 2012 Parish Plan, the Sarratt Village Day and served on the KGV Committee for 3 years.
As SPC Chair, Sarah’s goal is for the Parish Council to continue preserving the things so many members of the community love about Sarratt, as well as supporting the future development of the Parish in a way which protects what residents and visitors to the area treasure, whilst enabling it to continue to grow and thrive.
John Rugg, Vice Chair
We have lived in the parish of Sarratt for over 20 years and I have held various roles as a Parish Councillor both in Sarratt and previously in Cheshire.
Having recently relinquished my role as a Trustee of an International Conservation Charity I continue to maintain a keen interest in the protection of the environment on land and sea.
Prior to retirement I had a long career in British industry, most of it spent with ICI Plc, gaining business experience in sales, marketing, export logistics, trading, and process management. After retiring from I sat on the Board of two Not For Profit organisations and was a committee member of the British Horse Society and a local Sailing Association. I retain an interest in and enjoy being further educated on the history, architecture and art of the UK and Europe.
Lee Farman, Planning Lead
Lee has lived in S.W. Herts all his life and moved to Sarratt with his family in 2010 when he had the rare opportunity to build an eco house. He recently retired from a career as an IT director and now spends time as a youth drama leader and arts venue management. He is the Chair of the Pump House Theatre and Arts Trust in Watford and founder of the Watford Fringe.
Lee is a passionate environmentalist focusing on practical solutions to reduce our impact and to live sustainably. He enjoys living in Sarratt as a place that takes good care of its environment and has a strong, proud community. As a councillor he hopes to be able to provide some useful support to help Sarratt continue to be a great place for all its community.
Peter Thorp, Lead for Policy and Resources
I have lived in Sarratt since 2015 having spent more than 30 years in Croxley Green.
I married Yvonne in March 2017 and between us we have five children in their twenties and thirties.
My professional background includes Physical Education teaching (three secondary schools in Watford), twenty years in financial services and director of a management development company specialising in coaching, mentoring and leadership training.
I am now semi retired and enjoy a small amount of consultancy work together with a number of voluntary roles.
I particularly enjoy working with young people and hope I can make a difference in this area.
Sarratt is a wonderful place to live with so much potential for people of all ages.
Iain Christie
Iain moved to Sarratt from London in 2021 and is keen to contribute to the preservation and development of this beautiful parish for the benefit of its residents and visitors.
A barrister by background, Iain now practises as a mediator, coach, facilitator and legal consultant. He has just finished a 2 year assignment as the Lord Chancellor’s Policy Fellow at the Ministry of Justice and holds regulatory and quasi-judicial roles on the Bar Standards Board and the Parole Board. He has also trained as a professional actor.
Iain’s partner Lisa is from Ukraine where her parents still live and they are grateful for the support of the local community at this time. Iain has two grown up daughters and he and Lisa are expecting a baby in the summer of 2022.
Michael Lowry, Policy and Resources
Michael has now lived in Sarratt for two years recently moving from nearby Croxley Green where he lived with his wife and teenage son for over twenty years.
A qualified accountant, he has spent most of his career in the large accountancy practices providing client advisory services to both private and public sector organisations. Most notably, his public sector experience includes projects within the former Department of Social Services, Ministry of Defence and the Department of Education. More recently, he has been providing consultancy and project management advice to a newly formed organisation formed from two large local government authorities providing pension administration services to other local authorities.
Michael is currently working remotely from home for a Glasgow based charity and consequently his commute has changed to the daily school run between Sarratt and Rickmansworth. This Scottish charity is supporting and enabling the Government’s ‘Kickstart’ scheme in providing work opportunities for young people both in Scotland and the Northeast of England within the current climate.
John Gell, Highways
I joined the Parish Council in 1987 and served as Chairman four times and was Lead Member for Highways from 1992-2019 and now Deputy Leader. I represent the Council on the London Green Belt Committee, the Village Hall Committee and the local Residents Association.
I was a Three Rivers District Councillor for Croxley Green and Sarratt at various times between 1982 and 1998.
I was appointed as a Governor of two schools in Croxley Green in 1975 serving as Chairman for 15 years and subsequently a Herts County Council Schools Appeals Panellist.
I owned and operated a Stock farm near Harefield from 1965 to 1995.
I am married to Barbara and we have four daughters and twelve grandchildren.
This section giovers a breakdown of the Council's expenditure. There are six figures, corresponding to the expenditure on: Staffing/Office Admin; on Environment; on Grants; on Rights of Way Maintenance; on the Youth Group; and Other expenditure. As percentages of the total expenditure, these figures are:
Item
Staffing/Office Admin
Environment
Grants
Rights of Way Maintenance
Youth Group
Other
% of total
35
27
12
3
2
27
Item
Staffing/Office Admin
Environment
Grants
Rights of Way Maintenance
Youth Group
Other
% of total
35
27
12
3
2
27
To all Members of the Parish Council:
Councillors:
Flo Garvey
Angela Coakley
Iain Christie
John Gell
Simon Diggins
Lee Farman
Michael Lowry
John Rugg
Copy to: District Councillor Reed
County Councillor Williams
Note: Public and Press are welcome.
Parishioners and other interested individuals are invited to attend and take part in the proceedings.
Dear Councillors,
You are hereby summoned to attend the meeting of the SARRATT PARISH COUNCIL to be held in the BACK ROOM, SARRATT VILLAGE HALL, THE GREEN SARRATT, on TUESAY 12TH JULY 2022 AT 19:30 pm, when it is proposed to transact the business specified in the following AGENDA.
AGENDA
APOLOGIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
335/22 The Chair is absent due to pre-notified holidays.
The Clerk asks the Vice Chair, Cllr John Rugg to Chair the meeting.
“The Chair of the Council, if present, shall preside at a meeting. If the Chair is absent from a meeting, the Vice-Chair of the Council (if there is one) if present, shall preside. If both the Chair and the Vice-Chair are absent from a meeting, a councillor as chosen by the councillors present at the meeting shall preside at the meeting.”
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
336/22 To receive any declarations of interest from Councillors and to ask for any special dispensations
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
337/22 Mr Jeff Ford would like to speak about signage for the Village Shop and Community and Café.
MINUTES AND MATTERS ARRISING
338/22 To confirm and sign the minutes of the last Council Meeting on 12th July 2022.
339/22 DISCUSSION OF MATTERS ARRISING FROM THE MEETING ON 12th July 2022
TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES WHO HAVE ATTENDED MEETINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL.
340/22 Cllr Diggins will give a report of the Joint Parish Council Meeting on the 7th July 2022, attended by himself and the Clerk.
341/22 CLERK’S ACTIVITES
342/22 TO RECEIVE A REPORT FROM FORMER COUNCILLOR SOOTHILL, ON DEVELOPMENTS ON THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN, PRIOR TO THE SECOND PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE 15TH AUGUST.
PLANNING
343/22 THERE IS NO LEADS REPORT THIS MONTH
344/22 REVIEW RECENT PLANNING APPLICATIONS
345/22 PLANNING ENFORECEMENTS AUGUST 2022
ENVIRONMENT
346/22 TO RECEIVE THE LEAD COUNCILLORS REPORT
SUSTAINABILITY
347/22 TO RECEIVE THE LEAD COUNCILLORS REPORT
HIGHWAYS
348/22 TO RECEIVE THE LEAD COUNCILLORS REPORT
See item 350/22
RESOURCES AND POLICY
349/22 TO RECEIVE THE LEAD COUNCILLORS REPORT
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS
350/22 TO APPROVE THE INTERNET BANKING TRANSACTIONS TO THE SUM OF £6,206.81.
351/22 CORRESPONDENCE
352/22 COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
353/22 DATE OF NEXT MEETING AND ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE PUT ON THE NEXT AGENDA
The date of the next Council meeting is Tuesday 13th September 2022
To all Members of the Parish Council:
Councillors:
Flo Garvey
Angela Coakley
Iain Christie
John Gell
Simon Diggins
Lee Farman
Michael Lowry
John Rugg
Copy to: District Councillor Reed
County Councillor Williams
Note: Public and Press are welcome.
Parishioners and other interested individuals are invited to attend and take part in the proceedings.
Dear Councillors,
You are hereby summoned to attend the meeting of the SARRATT PARISH COUNCIL to be held in the BACK ROOM, SARRATT VILLAGE HALL, THE GREEN SARRATT, on TUESAY 12TH JULY 2022 AT 19:30 pm, when it is proposed to transact the business specified in the following AGENDA.
AGENDA
APOLOGIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
335/22 The Chair is absent due to pre-notified holidays.
The Clerk asks the Vice Chair, Cllr John Rugg to Chair the meeting.
“The Chair of the Council, if present, shall preside at a meeting. If the Chair is absent from a meeting, the Vice-Chair of the Council (if there is one) if present, shall preside. If both the Chair and the Vice-Chair are absent from a meeting, a councillor as chosen by the councillors present at the meeting shall preside at the meeting.”
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
336/22 To receive any declarations of interest from Councillors and to ask for any special dispensations
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
337/22 Mr Jeff Ford would like to speak about signage for the Village Shop and Community and Café.
MINUTES AND MATTERS ARRISING
338/22 To confirm and sign the minutes of the last Council Meeting on 12th July 2022.
339/22 DISCUSSION OF MATTERS ARRISING FROM THE MEETING ON 12th July 2022
TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES WHO HAVE ATTENDED MEETINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL.
340/22 Cllr Diggins will give a report of the Joint Parish Council Meeting on the 7th July 2022, attended by himself and the Clerk.
341/22 CLERK’S ACTIVITES
342/22 TO RECEIVE A REPORT FROM FORMER COUNCILLOR SOOTHILL, ON DEVELOPMENTS ON THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN, PRIOR TO THE SECOND PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE 15TH AUGUST.
PLANNING
343/22 THERE IS NO LEADS REPORT THIS MONTH
344/22 REVIEW RECENT PLANNING APPLICATIONS
345/22 PLANNING ENFORECEMENTS AUGUST 2022
ENVIRONMENT
346/22 TO RECEIVE THE LEAD COUNCILLORS REPORT
SUSTAINABILITY
347/22 TO RECEIVE THE LEAD COUNCILLORS REPORT
HIGHWAYS
348/22 TO RECEIVE THE LEAD COUNCILLORS REPORT
See item 350/22
RESOURCES AND POLICY
349/22 TO RECEIVE THE LEAD COUNCILLORS REPORT
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS
350/22 TO APPROVE THE INTERNET BANKING TRANSACTIONS TO THE SUM OF £6,206.81.
351/22 CORRESPONDENCE
352/22 COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
353/22 DATE OF NEXT MEETING AND ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE PUT ON THE NEXT AGENDA
The date of the next Council meeting is Tuesday 13th September 2022
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