Councillors - Southbourne Parish Council

Your Councillors

Jonathan Brown

District Councillor for Southbourne Ward

01243 373625

jbrown@southbourne-pc.gov.uk

Jonathan grew up in Southbourne, leaving in 1999 to attend University in London and then lived in the Middle East. He returned in 2007 and works as a Risk Research Analyst for a local company. Jonathan interests include history, languages, food, music and designing board games. He was elected as a District Councillor for the Southbourne Ward in December 2016.

Tracie Bangert

Vice-Chairman; District Councillor for Southbourne Ward

209 Main Road Southbourne
PO10 8EZ

tbangert@southbourne-pc.gov.uk

I have lived in Southbourne for twenty-three years, although I was born in Yorkshire. I am married to David and have five children, all of who have attended local schools. I have worked for a number of different library services, including West Sussex. I also have experience of working with severely disabled children at Fordwater School, and with homeless teenagers in Portsmouth. I studied history as a mature student at Portsmouth University, and volunteer at the D-Day Museum and the Spring in Havant. I think it is important that maintain cohesion in our community at a time of great change in the village. I am also a District Councillor for the Southbourne Ward.

Chris Bulbeck

34 Breach Avenue
Southbourne
PO10 8NB

01243 376461

cbulbeck@southbourne-pc.gov.uk

Chris, who is married with three sons and one daughter, has lived in Southbourne all his life. He has a business in Southbourne which he runs with the help of his family. He has been a Parish Councillor for 32 years taking a keen interest in local matters.

David James

djames@southbourne-pc.gov.uk

David spent 37 years in the Royal Navy in a variety of appointments that honed his organisation, leadership and executive skills. He earned a Masters Degree in International Studies in 2007 where his appreciation for good governance and transparency were reinforced. Retiring in 2010, he and his American wife moved close to her family in Wisconsin where David worked as a director in the paper industry. In 2020 he and his wife moved back to England and were delighted to be able to settle close to their Son and his family in Southbourne. They love the village and very much enjoy the opportunity to be doting grandparents. Co-opted to the Parish Council in 2021, David looks forward to serving the local community and helping to preserve the character of our village as we embark on the challenges of the next 10 to 15 years.

Robert Hayes

6 West View Cottages
South Lane
Southbourne

VACANCY

Lyn Hicks

Chairman

35 The Crescent Southbourne
PO10 8JS

01243 373187

lhicks@southbourne-pc.gov.uk

Lyn moved to West Sussex in 1980 and was employed by a Chichester-based Scientific and Technical Publisher for 17 years. Following retirement she chose to move to Southbourne where she is a member of the local WI, Southbourne Environmental Group and Friends of Chichester Harbour. She joined the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group in September 2018 and was elected to the Parish Council in May 2019. Lyn is a strong advocate for transparency within the Parish Council and hopes to ensure that all residents can be heard as we approach a challenging future together.

Jim Jennings

124 Stein Road
PO10 8LT

01243 374338

jjennings@southbourne-pc.gov.uk

VACANCY

Neil Redman

39 Longlands Road
Southbourne
PO10 8HL

nredman@southbourne-pc.gov.uk

Amanda Tait

Rose Cottage
322 Main Road
Southbourne
West Sussex
PO10 8JN

01243 375226

atait@southbourne-pc.gov.uk

Amanda is a new Southbourne resident, having purchased and renovated a house on Main Road in 2015. When not tending her garden, or walking her two terriers, she is very active the Southbourne Environment Group. She is really enjoying getting to know the diverse members of the our villages community and looks forward to working with that community in the shaping of Southbourne's future.

Robert Taylor

15 Goodwood Court Southbourne
PO10 8JZ

01243 373156

rtaylor@southbourne-pc.gov.uk

I was born and educated in Chichester and on leaving school I worked in local government at County Hall. After 8 years I was invited to join the Prudential Assurance Company as a local agent, having moved to Southbourne in 1963. Over 30 years with "The Pru" I came friends with so many of my clients but sadly many of them are no longer with us.

During the past 56 years I have seen many changes to Southbourne and the surrounding villages but even more is going to take place in the next 10-15 years.

I feel the Parish Council together with the wonderful volunteers involved in the Neighbourhood Plan have become the guardians looking after the future of Southbourne.

Phillippa Thorne

20 Kelsey Avenue Southbourne
PO10 8NF

pthorne@southbourne-pc.gov.uk

Having grown up in Southbourne and attended all the local schools, I returned in 2018 with my two young sons to a village I love and care about.

Throughout my working career I have been customer focused and have a likable friendly approach. I like to help others to see the bigger picture and what they can do to help to empower change, to achieve common goals.

I am also organised, and like to share and encourage ideas to create a positive outcome. Both my parents were Parish Councillors which has encouraged me to follow in their footsteps.

By joining the Parish Council I would like to support the future of our Village and help protect our beautiful environment for future generations.