Cllr Penny Shepherd

Chair | Gawsworth Moss

Penny joined the council in January 2018 following her having been part of the Neighbourhood Plan committee as a resident. Penny grew up in Gawsworth, attending Gawsworth Primary School when she recalls that there were strong links between the village and the ‘Rising Sun Estate’, the area covered by the Gawsworth Moss ward.

Penny is keen to work to re-establish the strong links, especially in light of the planned development in the area.

159 Congleton Road, Gawsworth, SK11 7XD

07757 739426

penny.shepherd@gawsworthpc.org.uk

Cllr Adam Hardy

Deputy Chair | Gawsworth Village

Adam joined the council in November 2021, having moved to Gawsworth in June 2020. He has enjoyed getting to know the local community and is am passionate about giving back and ensuring that all village voices are represented, maintaining inclusive democracy while benefiting as many residents as possible.

6 Harrington Drive, Gawsworth, SK11 9RD

adam.hardy@gawsworthpc.org.uk

Cllr Emma Clarke

Gawsworth Moss

Emma first joined the council in September 2020 having moved to Gawsworth in 2017 because of its small, thriving village community, providing a safe clean place to raise her family in peaceful, scenic surroundings.

Emma joined the Parish Council with a particular interest in maintaining/improving the multiple family spaces we have available to us, for the benefit of the whole village, and considering other opportunities for making better use of our existing facilities. Emma is also keen to promote and develop opportunities for community engagement in parish activities.

12 Benbrook Way, Gawsworth, SK11 9RT

emma.clarke@gawsworthpc.org.uk

Cllr Clair Dempsey

Gawsworth Moss

Clair joined the Parish Council in September 2022. An active member of the Save Danes Moss Community Campaign Group, Clair is also involved with Village Activities including the Community Shop, Garden Club and Cheshire Rural Touring Arts. Since becoming Chair of the Village Hall Management Team, she has secured grants to update the Hall facilities.

Having a strong interest in green issues, Clair is keen to support rewilding strategies and to encourage residents to be actively involved in caring for their surroundings.

Lake House, Church Lane, Gawsworth, SK11 9RJ

clair.dempsey@gawsworthpc.org.uk

Cllr Andrea Kinsey

Gawsworth Moss

Andrea was elected in May 2023, having lived in the parish for over 40 years, most recently on Lowes Lane. Andrea believes Gawsworth is a very special place and having now retired wanted to be more involved and give her time and experience for the benefit of the community. Andrea would like to contribute towards making Gawsworth an even better place to live through being a sustainable, thriving and safe community.

17 Harrington Drive, Gawsworth, SK11 9RD

andrea.kinsey@gawsworthpc.org.uk

Cllr Rupert Richards

Gawsworth Village

Rupert was first elected to the council in March 2017 and has lived in Gawsworth all his life. He is keen to see the parish retains a rural identity.

Gawsworth Hall, Church Lane, Gawsworth, SK11 9RN

01260 223 456

rupert.richards@gawsworthpc.org.uk

Cllr Paul Woods

Gawsworth Village

Paul was first elected in March 2017, having moved to Gawsworth in 1988 with his wife Anne (herself a former Parish Councillor) and their two children. Paul has been involved in many village activities over the years including Scouts and more recently the village pantomime, the Christmas Festive Fun charity event, as keeper of the village PA system and in the Village Hall refurbishment group.

Paul sees improving communications between the Parish Council and villagers and supporting optimal use of community amenities including the Village Hall as high priorities. He is also enthusiastic about preserving the village character of Gawsworth and the green belt.

Paul is the Council’s representative on the Village Hall Management Committee.

27 Benbrook Way, Gawsworth, SK11 9RT

paul.woods@gawsworthpc.org.uk

Cllr Julia Wright

Gawsworth Village

Julia moved to Gawsworth in 2019 and has been a councillor since November 2021. Feeling she was made very welcome in the village, Julia joined the council to give something back to the local community.

11 Longbutts Lane, Gawsworth, SK11 9QU

07870 885 214

julia.wright@gawsworthpc.org.uk