Category: Saffron Walden Town Council

Cllr Denise Jones

Denise has lived and worked in Saffron all her life. She attended Saffron Walden County High School, and has a large extended family in the area.

She believes that Saffron Walden needs more affordable and social housing. Denise supports the Town Council’s ongoing renewal programme of play areas. She’s a music fan and enjoys and supports the many community events in the town.

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Denise has lived and worked in Saffron all her life. She attended Saffron Walden County High School, and has a large extended family in the area.
She believes that Saffron Walden needs more affordable and social housing. Denise supports the Town Council’s ongoing renewal programme of play areas. She’s a music fan and enjoys and supports the many community events in the town.

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    Cllr Kateryna Shotropa

    Kateryna has a financial and sales background and has lived in Saffron Walden with her family for 20 years. She’s originally from Ukraine and has worked hard over the past year to raise money and support those suffering from the war.

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    Kateryna has a financial and sales background and has lived in Saffron Walden with her family for 20 years. She’s originally from Ukraine and has worked hard over the past year to raise money and support those suffering from the war.

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      Cllr Jeanette Curtis

      Jeanette believes Saffron Walden is a special and lovely place. She has lived and worked in Saffron Walden for 34 years, working for the NHS and in Social Care. Her various roles make her well qualified support to the Town Council in making decisions to maintain and expand services.

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      Jeanette believes Saffron Walden is a special and lovely place. She has lived and worked in Saffron Walden for 34 years, working for the NHS and in Social Care. Her various roles make her well qualified support to the Town Council in making decisions to maintain and expand services.

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        Cllr Lucy Walker

        Lucy has a law degree from Cambridge and lives in Saffron Walden with her young family. She’s worked in children’s Social Care for 10 years, and before that produced policies for fostering and adoption charities and at a homeless hostel.

        “’I’m passionate about securing a high quality environment and excellent public services for all Saffron Walden residents, with a particular interest in supporting and promoting fun, accessible activities for young families.” Lucy Walker

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        Lucy has a law degree from Cambridge and lives in Saffron Walden with her young family. She’s worked in children’s Social Care for 10 years, and before that produced policies for fostering and adoption charities and at a homeless hostel.

        She says that she passionate about securing a high quality environment and excellent public services for all Saffron Walden residents, and has a particular interest in supporting and promoting fun, accessible activities for young families.

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          Cllr Ralph Meloy

          Ralph has lived locally for over 20 years and has retired from a career of charity, commercial and trade union work. He supports many local good causes and as a town councillor is committed to sustaining the Saffron Walden community.

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          Ralph has lived locally for over 20 years and is now retired after working in senior roles with a Christian charity and a business in Essex and prior to that as a full-time trade union officer in London. He supports many local good causes and is committed to sustaining good neighbourliness and community events in Saffron Walden as well as the character and amenities of the town. The Covid-19 years convinced Ralph of the vital need for a strong and caring community. He is proud to be part of the R4U team safeguarding Uttlesford’s future.

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            Cllr Daniel McBirnie

            Town resident and councillor Daniel has fought developers and won concessions for local people. He’s a former Army Lieutenant Colonel who’s provided MoD briefings to the government on Covid and Mental Health.

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            Town resident and councillor Daniel has fought developers and won concessions for local people. He’s a former Army Lieutenant Colonel who’s provided MoD briefings to the government on Covid and Mental Health.

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              Cllr Alex Reeve

              Saffron Walden resident Alex has been a primary and secondary teacher for over 20 years. He currently manages and teaches English at the Uttlesford Pop-up School for Ukrainian refugees. He’s a trustee of the town’s Youth Outreach Programme. He is a town and district councillor.

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              Saffron Walden resident Alex has been a primary and secondary teacher for over 20 years. He currently manages and teaches English at the Uttlesford Pop-up School for Ukrainian refugees. He’s a trustee of the town’s Youth Outreach Programme. He is a town and district councillor.

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                Cllr Melon (Jubeyuir) Ahmed

                After 30 years in Saffton Walden with his family, many residents know and respect town and district Councillor Melon (Jubeyuir) Ahmed. He’s the man behind a number of the town’s Indian restaurants, including The Spice on Rowntree Way.

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                After 30 years in Saffton Walden with his family, many residents know and respect previous Town Councillor Melon (Jubeyuir) Ahmed. He’s the man behind a number of the town’s Indian restaurants, including The Spice on Rowntree Way.

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                  Cllr Patrick Hawke-Smith

                  Town Councillor Patrick Hawke-Smith has lived in Saffron Walden for over 20 years. He is a professional fundraiser, and focuses on charities and higher education. He has a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University.

                  “I love living in such an attractive area as Uttlesford and I want to promote sustainable development for the district’s future.” Patrick Hawke-Smith

                  Patrick is keen to hear, understand and represent the views of local residents and keep their voice central to the development of the district.

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                  Patrick Hawke-Smith has lived in Essex and Cambridgeshire for most of his life and been a resident of Saffron Walden for over 20 years. During that time he has been actively involved in the community, particularly as a volunteer at Saffron Screen cinema and the Fry Art Gallery, where he has also served on the Committee.

                  Patrick has a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University. He has spent his career in professional fundraising, particularly in higher education, where he has worked in Oxford, London and for the University of Cambridge. He works for medical research charity Alzheimer’s Research UK. He would be interested to bring some of his skills in building relationships and generating income to the local community.

                  Patrick loves living in such an attractive area as Uttlesford and is keen to promote its sustainable development for the future. He is regularly to be found exploring the local countryside on foot or by bicycle and occasionally visiting one of its many welcoming hostelries. He also enjoys taking part in the range of social, cultural and sporting activities available across the district.

                  Patrick is keen to hear, understand and represent the views of local residents and keep their voice central to the development of Uttlesford.

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                    Cllr Paul Gadd

                    Paul Gadd is the Leader at Saffron Walden Town Council where over 6 years he’s led the turnaround from inherited financial mess to now award-winning Best Council in Essex. He’s a retired lawyer and very community minded. He volunteers with Saffron Walden Cricket Club, the Fry Art Gallery and Bridge End Gardens as well as being heavily involved with the local branches of Friends of the Earth and Amnesty International.

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                    Paul Gadd has been a Saffron Walden Town Councillor since 2015 and an Essex County Councillor for the Saffron Walden Division since 2021.

                    He is a retired lawyer, and former partner in a leading solicitors firm in London. He now works part time for an investment company.  He is one of the founder members of Residents for Uttlesford.

                    Paul is highly active in the community. He is a volunteer with Saffron Walden Cricket Club, the Fry Art Gallery and Bridge End Gardens as well as being heavily involved with the local branches of Friends of the Earth and Amnesty International.

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