Who we are & what we do

I have been a Parish Clerk for 7 years and joined Cottesmore Parish Council in November 2021.

In a previous life, I was a Business Studies and Communications lecturer in addition to delivering training programmes to a range of large organisations throughout the UK.

I grew up in Oakham and moved to Cottesmore in 2018 where I live with my fiance Rachel. I run a small construction business called Rutland Plumbing and Building which has been trading since 2017. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with Rachel, my two little boys and our dog. I also enjoy Rugby. I play for a team called Stamford College Old Boys and I have played for nearly 10 years.

My roles on the Parish Council include Vice Chairman, Grounds Maintenance Co-ordinator, Play Area Co-ordinator, Facebook Page Co-ordinator and Environmental Champion. I have been a Councillor for 18 months

I am passionate about where I live and would love to help improve the village and bring our community together

A village resident since 2009 and a Parish Councillor since May 2024

I retired to Cottesmore from London with wife Lynn after a long and varied career in facilities and operations management at the BBC, Royal British Legion HQ and in critical services hospital units. Hobbies include fly fishing and walking. My 'claim to fame' is that I have walked the length and breadth of mainland Britain. My book about those journeys 'Walking the Walk' was published in 2020

My wife and I chose to make our home in Cottesmore because we wanted to enter into village life and enjoy the community spirit. I became a Parish Councillor because rather than simply being a spectator, I wanted to play an active part in helping to improve village life wherever possible. I have been a Councillor since February 2024

I moved to Cottesmore in 2020 to have a bigger family home. I have since had a baby and my niece has moved in. I read Law at University ad now work as a Parish Clerk for other Parish Councils until my little one is older when I would like to go back into the legal profession. I have grown up around the military and frequently visited friends on Kendrew Barracks growing up. In my spare time, I design houses and dream up renovations.

I became a Parish Councillor 3 and a half years ago to get to know people in the village and was co-opted again in August 2024 after a brief period of leaving the Council. My main focus is play areas and increasing transparency

I have lived on Greetham Road in Cottesmore for 4 years and joined the Parish Council in August 2024.

I am 24 years old and have recently graduated from the University of Northampton with a First Class Honours Degree in BA Social Care and Community Practice. I have a passion for giving children and young people a voce and advocating for a better future. I enjoy spending time outdoors and in nature, my favourite seasons are Summer and Autumn.

I became a Parish Councillor to hopefully make a difference and build a strong, positive community. I am to do this as part of the Activities and Events Working Group as well as just be a friendly face and approachable member of the Parish Council

Mrs Abigail West

Mrs Samantha Harvey