Cllr Gwyn Jones

Mayor

Cllr.Gwyn.Jones@wstc.org.uk

I have spent most of my career in Local Government and have experience of both rural and urban administrations. As a member of Woburn Sands Town Council I feel that I can make a positive contribution to the life of the town by contributing to our community and improving our environs.

Cllr Keith Temple

Deputy Mayor

Cllr.Keith.Temple@wstc.org.uk

"I have lived in Woburn Sands for 28 years. For 10 years I was a Town Councillor and Mayor during 2018/19. Due to my mother suffering dementia I became a carer and resigned in 2019. I am now free to rejoin Woburn Sands Town Council.

My main interests are environment, policing and communications. Passionate about Woburn Sands, I am also a volunteer for many local organisations."

Cllr Trudie Sutton

Councillor

Cllr.Trudie.Sutton@wstc.org.uk

Trudie became a Town Councillor in January 2022. Her career has always been in finance and now with more time on her hands, she wants to give something back to the community. She has served on our Halls and Finance committee over the past year. She has worked closely with the Christmas Fayre Committee and more recently the Music Festival to help raise money for local charities.

Cllr Alex Poppleton

Councillor

cllr.alex.poppleton@wstc/org.uk

Alex has lived in Woburn Sands for 22 years and has a background in change management and community engagement.

In the past Alex has been involved in the Community of Woburn Sands group, and in 2020 ran a successful campaign to stop the Ox-Cam expressway from bulldozing through our community!

Alex is passionate about protecting our ecosystems and our living environment and wants to ensure future planning developments are aligned with what local people actually want. She feels that it is important that the voice of the community is engaged and listened to!

Cllr David Hopkins

Ward and Town Councillor

david.hopkins@milton-keynes.gov.uk

David Hopkins is a lifelong resident of Woburn Sands and Wavendon and is also one of the ward councillors representing Woburn Sands at Milton Keynes City Council.

David is also a trustee of the local Poor’s Coal Charity (offering winter fuel grants to qualifying residents) and the George Wells Education Charity. He is also Chairman of Wavendon Parish Council and the Chair of Governors at a local primary school.

When relaxing David is a keen Bedford Blues Rugby supporter and still turns out occasionally for local cricket clubs and enjoys the varied and always excellent programme of events at the local Stables Theatre.

Cllr Richard Townend

Councillor

cllr.richard.townend@wstc.org.uk

Born in Woburn Sands, Richard returned to the Town in 2009. Richard offers extensive experience in strategic and financial planning, gained from working in local government and higher education. Richard has served on a variety of grant awarding bodies and successfully managed numerous community projects, funded by public finance, throughout his career.

With a keen interest in sustainability, our built environment, and responsible public spending, Richard is committed to using his expertise for the benefit of Woburn Sands.

Cllr Gwynn Smitham

cllr.gwynn.smitham@wstc.org.uk