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Staff
Town Clerk - Mr. Michael 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. |
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Deputy Town Clerk - Mr. Simon Ratcliff |
| Simon joined the Town Council on the 4th January 2010. |
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Secretary to the Town Clerk & Mayor - Mrs. Pat Stamp |
I joined the Town Council staff 28 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. |
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Finance Officer - Mrs. Alison Hayward |
I joined the Council in February 2008. My role is to check invoices and payments and prepare invoices for the many and varied income sources that the Council has throughout the year. I also have to prepare the figures for the auditors and help the Town Clerk prepare Budgets. I am usually to be found tucked in my office under mountains of paperwork! I have to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed working for the Council so far although I am kept very busy. |
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Administrative Officer - Miss Victoria Stickler |
I joined the Council in May 2008 and my main role is to support the various committee meetings that we hold. I take minutes at most Town Council meetings and manage the agenda for the Community Plan Implementation Committee. I support the Town Clerk in putting the decisions made by the Council into action. Additionally, I manage the Lyme Regis Coastal Forum and take minutes at Lyme Regis Local Area Partnership meetings. Outside of my democratic services role, I handle bookings for civil marriages and partnerships in the Guildhall and act as coordinator at most ceremonies. I am also responsible for the town Cemetery, burial records and our new allotments at Strawberry Field. |
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Administrative Assistant - Ms. Jane Powrie |
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! I also occasionally help out at Civil Weddings/Partnerships taking place in the Guildhall. My job is varied and interesting and no two days are the same. |
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External Works Team
Job Title |
Staff Member |
Head Groundsman |
Mr. Barry Trott |
Gardener/Handyman/ Deputy Enforcement Officer |
Mr. Alan Jefferies |
Gardener/Handyman |
Mr. Alan Legg |
Gardener/Handyman |
Mr. Anthony Grainger |
Gardener/Handyman |
Mr. Peter Williams |
Maintenance Person |
Mr. Steve Hossack |
Enforcement Officer |
Mr. Chris Mitchell |
Cleaner |
Mr. Jed Jones |
| Mini Golf Attendant | Janet Doran |
| Mini Golf Attendant | Dave Henegan |
