Councillors

Alistair Mclean – Joint Chair

Alistair moved to Arkesden in the Summer of 1991 with his girlfriend Tina, and in the Spring of 1992 got married in our beautiful village church.  Soon after along came two beautiful daughters, Harriet and Lucy.  Alistair has been involved in many village committees over the years and has been a Parish Councillor since 2021 and Co-Chair since 2022.  Now retired, Alistair enjoys being part of the Parish Council but above all is proud of helping, in whatever way he can and being part of this very special village community.

Wendy Dyce

Sophie Garrod – Joint Chair

Sophie, her husband Mat and Spaniel Monty moved to Arkesden 7 years ago.  Sophie works in Whitehall and adores time at home walking the dog and enjoying the Pub’s fine food.  As Co-Chair of the Parish Council she is keen to support the unique community spirit of the village and do what she can to keep Arkesden being such a special place to live.

Holly Greenhow

Holly moved to Arkesden with her husband and one baby 11 years ago.  Three more children and a puppy later they are still loving village life.  Holly has been a Parish Councillor since 2021 and is also a member of the PCC.  When she’s not helping out in the village or looking after her family she works as a lawyer.

Jonathan Boon

Jonathan moved to Arkesden in March 1990 with his parents and two brothers since then other than a couple of years living and working in Milton Keynes has been happily based back in Arkesden.  Having always been an active member of the village including ringing the bells in the church he has also been  a Parish Councillor since 2023 concentrating on Neighbourhood watch and the village website.

Mark Newey

Mark has lived in the village for 36 years with his wife Vicki and three daughters, Alex, Jasmine and Antonia and they can’t see themselves moving.  Why would they?  Arkesden’s got everything: beautiful landscape and countryside, lovely pub and wonderful communty.  Mark’s role in the Parish Council is “Mr Pothole”, a seemingly constant role chasing Essex Highways.

Beth Sivyer