I joined the Town Council’s staff team in January 2010 in the newly created role of Deputy Town Clerk. I am responsible for managing the council’s workforce and for developing the various policies and procedures which ensure the smooth running of our day to day work. I work closely with the Head Groundsman and our Buildings Adviser to manage the works programme – the maintenance and development work on the council’s buildings, open spaces and services – and I liaise with external contractors and public bodies where more complex or specialised works are required.

As the deputy to the Town Clerk I am also involved in supporting councillors in their decision making and in monitoring and responding to the many guidance and consultation documents that emanate from district, county and national government.

I am very pleased to be able to work within a strong team of people committed to doing their best for Lyme Regis and look forward to playing my part in the development of the town and it’s council.

I have worked here since September 2008.  I see my job as being ‘front of house’ in that I sit in Reception and greet visitors to the Town Council.  I also answer the telephone and try to deal with all queries and complaints and pass them to the relevant person/organisation if I cannot help.  I also allocate the beach huts and deal with parking penalties.  My job is varied and interesting and no two days are the same.