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Staff
Six members of staff are based at the Council Offices, Guildhall Cottage, Church Street:
- Secretary to Town Clerk/Mayor
Town Clerk - Mr M. Lewis |
I see one of the main elements of my role to be a link between the Council and the public. Nevertheless on occasions I, and the other members of staff, have to carry out decisions which prove to be unpopular with some sections of the public and we have the task of presenting and defending these. What I like best about my job is the variety of subjects that I get involved in. Contractual, legal and procedural matters all fall within the remit of the Town Clerk. In addition to the aspects of local government common to town and parish councils all over the country, here the authority is almost ‘Lyme Regis Town Council PLC’ with a commercial side which underpins the council tax that you pay for local services. Local government is changing with a greater political awareness centrally of local responsibilities and aspirations with the aim of bolstering and reinforcing democracy at the level closest to the people. However, justifiable change has to be managed in the right way in order to carry with it both councillors and staff and this I feel is one of my greatest challenges. |
Secretary to the Town Clerk & Mayor - Mrs P. Stamp |
I joined the Town Council staff 25 years ago in April 1981 - so i've seen a lot of changes both in the town and the chamber and seen off quite a few Mayors, Councillors and Town Clerks. My role primarily secretary/PA to the Town Clerk and Mayor's Secretary. These duties are very varied, no two days are the same. |
Finance Officer - Mrs A. Hayward |
Recently appointed to the position of Finance Officer. My role is to oversee all payments and invoices and to keep the Council's finances in check. |
Works Manager - Mr C. Smith |
My role is largely to oversee the maintenance and operation of the Council's main assets and amenities and supervise the outside staff of eight, plus a number of seasonal employees. |
Administrative Officer - Miss V. Stickler |
Recently appointed to the position of Admin Officer. I will be mainly dealing with the agendas and minutes of council meetings, liasing with members of the public and community groups with regards to grants for local organisations. I will also be looking after the historical cemetery records and making arrangements for burials. |
Administrative Assistant - Miss N. Spiller |
I have worked here for just over two years now and have enjoyed getting to know all the local faces who come into the office! I like working on the Reception meeting the public and answering general queries as it means no two days are the same. I also do general admin tasks and I am responsible for organising the allocation of beach hut bookings for the summer period and the site licences for the chalets and caravans. |
Other outside members of staff
Full Time Staff:
Job Title |
Staff Member |
| Head Gardener | Mr. Barry Trott |
| Gardener/Handyman | Mr. Alan Jefferies |
| Gardener/Handyman | Mr. Alan Legg |
| Gardener/Handyman | Mr. Richard Manfield |
| Maintenance Person | Mr. Steve Hossack |
Enforcement Officer (Car Park Attendant and Dog Warden) |
Mr. Chris Mitchell |
| Cleaner | Mr. David Booth |
Seasonal vacancies:
We also employ various members of seasonal staff in addition to the full time members listed above.
There are four seasonal staff; three who work as Mini Golf Attendants, one of which is also employed part time to enforce parking restrictions in the Town Council car parks and a further gardnener/handyman.
If necessary, employees can be contacted through the office.
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