CouncillorsIf you are wondering who it is that is representing your interests here in Ticknall, then this is the page you need.
David Shepherd, Chairman
David Shepherd was born in Derby in 1950 but lived in Ashby-de-la-Zouch for 8 years before becoming a Ticknall resident in 1981. He says "Being married with a daughter I find life in the village particularly suited to my interests. I enjoy the beautiful rural nature of the area and it is close enough to my employment at Rolls-Royce to enable me to cycle to work 2 or 3 times a week. We are particularly fortunate in Ticknall in having the use of facilities such as the village hall and the sports facility at The Grange. Many communities in the urban and rural areas of South Derbyshire do not have such provision; it is testament to Parish, District and County Councils working together to ensure that the village is well served." David chairs the User’s Committee on behalf of the Parish Council.
Julie Tibbert, Vice-chairman
Julie Tibbert has been a resident of Ticknall since 1987 moving from Melbourne, living first at the Old Butcher’s Shop in Main Street and then moving to Willowbrook on Ashby Road in 1994. Julie works for the National Probation Service in Derbyshire as a Community Punishment Officer actively promoting work for offenders to do in the community. Julie is also involved with many Safer Neighbourhood schemes in Derby and South Derbyshire.
For many years Julie was an Air stewardess for British Airways. Julie's interests include travel, gardening, walking and looking after her numerous pets. She is also a member of the National Trust and appreciates the wonderful countryside in and around Ticknall.
Richard Parker, Councillor
Richard Parker has lived in Ticknall all his life. Born in the village of Calke in 1947, he has two grown up children Ruth and Edward. He is self employed as a farmer and agricultural contractor, and has been a Parish Councillor since 1987. He has been chairman twice.
Richard's special interest is the countryside and he notes that although the A514 and B5006 are used as a 'rat run' between the A38 A50 M1 M42 triangle creating some dangers for local people, Ticknall is surrounded by quiet and beautiful countryside all looked after by local farmers and landowners.
Dale Wolsey, Councillor
Dale Wolsey has lived in Ticknall for over 30 years, is married to Bryan and has two sons Marc and Eden who have now ‘flown the nest’. She became a Parish Councillor in 2001 and has enjoyed serving the parish and its community during this time. Over the years she has been involved with many organisations including Youth Club, Open Gardens, Quiz Committee and Village Hall. As a Councillor Dale strives for good value service for all our residents. Her special duties include bus shelters and the Grange play equipment. If you have any queries in these matters or indeed any other parish matters feel free to contact her at any time.
Stefan Green, Councillor
Stefan Green has lived in Ticknall since December 1974. He spent all his working life at Rolls-Royce, specialising in Manufacturing Planning & Control and factory logistics systems. He has experience of managing multi-discipline groups and was the chairman of the East Midlands branch of his professional institute for many years. He is married with two grown-up daughters. Stefan took early retirement/voluntary redundancy from Rolls-Royce as a result of the order cancellations following 9/11 and he continues with his interests of mountain walking, squash, music, foreign travel and metal working. He is also learning French. He was co-opted onto the Parish Council in July 2003 and became chairman in May 2005.
Gill Holt, Councillor
Gill Holt has been a Parish Councillor since 1999. She classes herself as a ‘village girl’. Her grandparents and parents farmed in Ticknall. She is married to Geoff and has two married sons Simon and Matthew and four grandchildren. Gill is a Senior Teaching Assistant for pupils with Special Educational Needs and has worked at Granville School for 21 years. She is very keen that Ticknall should retain a thriving village community, resulting in often being involved in organising ‘village do’s’ and being Chair of the Village Hall Committee.
Celia Bunston, Clerk to the Council
Celia says "I have been the Clerk to the Council since 1995 when I moved into Ticknall with my family. I took on the position because I wanted to serve the community that I live in. The role has changed radically over the years, and apart from the usual administration duties I have needed to be efficient at accounts, be computer literate, and I have recently been awarded a Certificate in Local Council Administration which covers such issues as, Public Relations and Communication, The Planning Framework, and Powers and Functions of Local Councils. It has been a very interesting time, with some light hearted incidents that can only happen in a village community. I certainly know many people in the village and in the wider community, and have gained more from the role than I have given to it. "
