Councillors and the Clerk

Parish Councillors wanted

Do you want to influence the way our parish develops and changes in the future?
Littlebury Parish Council currently has the opportunity to co-opt a new parish councillor.  Being a parish councillor is an enjoyable way of contributing to your community and helping to make it a better place to live and work.  Having the power to influence decisions for the benefit of the people you serve and to see your community change for the better as a result of decisions you have helped make, is something that can give you a sense of achievement and pride.

A golden opportunity

If you have ever thought about getting more involved in the community now could be your golden opportunity! There is one vacancy on Littlebury Parish Council – to stand you must be over 18, a British, Commonwealth or EU Citizen and you must have lived or worked in the Parish (or within a few miles) for the last 12 months.  The Parish Council meets 10 times a year, on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pm.  Meetings usually last around 2 hours.  To find out more about what the role involves email Jodie our Parish Clerk, at clerk@littleburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Parish Councillor Profiles

• John Broomfield: John has been a resident of Littlebury for over 20 years and joined the Parish Council in order to actively support efforts to maintain, and further enhance, the quality of life in the village and surrounding area. Together with his wife, Gillian, he very much values the lifestyle benefits which come from living in such a wonderful community and feels privileged to have been able to watch his children grow up here. Professionally, John worked in a multinational context in the automotive and financial services sectors whilst outside work he has participated in the running of youth rugby and triathlon clubs. Within the Parish, he has been involved in the Energy Project and Residents Group initiatives and was part of the team that developed the 2009 Parish Plan. He is keen to encourage all parishioners to engage with the Parish Council and share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas.
• Jane Jones: Jane moved to Littlebury with her husband in 2022 and before that lived in Saffron Walden. Since moving to Littlebury, Jane has been impressed by the village and all that goes on. She is keen to get more involved in village life. Jane is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser with her own practice which she has run since 2006. She is now semi-retired. Her Charitable work has involved being a Trustee of the local Foodbank and also a member of the Exam Committee of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.
• Philip Marns: Philip grew up in a small village and moved to Littlebury Green in 2002, since when the family have become involved in several local organisations. He has extensive experience in the field of residential property management, and working with, or as a member of, a range of committees and boards over many years. Philip has a keen interest in the countryside and helping villages and hamlets to be sustainable, viable communities.
• Janet Menell: Janet is a retired local nurse and midwife who has lived in Littlebury Green since 1971. She was first elected to the Parish Council in 1973 and represented the Littlebury Ward as an Uttlesford District Councillor from 1974 to 2015. During her time as Chairman of Uttlesford District Council, Janet founded the UBBA (Buffy Bus) charity, which continues to provide valuable support to families and young children across the area. She remains its active President more than 30 years later. In recognition of her long-standing service to the community, Janet was made an Honorary Alderman of Uttlesford District in 2015 and was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2022.
• Peter Rieck:  lives in Catmere End and has over 50 years of experience in manufacturing and other industrial and business sectors in several areas of the world including Europe, Eastern Europe, Turkey, North America and Japan. Peter Rieck is a specialist in corporate strategy, re-engineering and growth programs, with exceptional insight into business needs with an open minded, innovative approach to company development and improving performance. His depth of experience has similarly given him a considerable background in working with innovation, product design and bringing products to market. Currently Chairman of Marcmoor Limited, a corporate strategy, management and investment consultancy and Owner Director of Cleftbridge Limited, manufacturer of Civil Engineering products. He is a freelance business advisor and is at home working in a Non-Executive Director’s capacity. In these capacities he has carried out a number of projects for companies, which have included strategic development, reengineering focus, management change, setting up international partnerships and acquisition assessments. He is also a Non-Executive Director for the British Coatings Federation, advisor to the Bank of England, Member of the Institute of Directors and Freeman and Liveryman of the City of London. Outside work he has a wide range of interests which include sport, music, the environment, politics, economics, architecture, engineering, country pursuits, flying and sailing.
• Steve Roberts: has lived in Littlebury with his family since 2021. Prior to this he lived in Saffron Walden for a dozen years where he was a School Governor at a local primary school and coached one of the Saffron Walden Community Youth FC teams. Steve is a Chartered Civil Engineer and works for a large multi-disciplinary Engineering consultancy, specialising in transport infrastructure.  Within the parish Steve takes an active interest in Local Plan matters, Highways and Littlebury Rec.
• Scott Rowling: moved to Littlebury in early 2024, although his wife Paula grew up in the village. Before settling here, he lived in Haverhill and Cambridge. Even before moving to Littlebury, Scott was already involved in local life, helping at community events such as the plant sale and churchyard clearance. He is also an active bell ringer at Holy Trinity Church. More recently, Scott and Paula have taken on the care of the village triangle opposite the Queen’s Head. Scott is passionate about Littlebury and its hamlets, and is committed to supporting the parish and its community. He previously spent many years working for Royal Mail, and now works for a family-run company in Linton. Outside of work, his interests include motorcycles, darts, military history, and DIY.
• Michael Scott: Mike and his family moved from Sussex to Littlebury in 1983 and subsequently to Littlebury Green in 1992. Here he and Philippa raised their three daughters who all attended the local schools: one daughter now lives in Littlebury. Mike’s career in telecommunications took him to Canada for long periods but he is now semi – retired and based back in the village. This is Mike’s second term on the Parish Council, having served in the early 1990’s when, among other things, he led the initiative to have the two triangles landscaped. With his background in fibre optics Mike was involved in the project to bring high speed broadband to the hamlets. He was one of the architects of the development of the Bumpy as a nature reserve and a member of the group that undertook the upgrade of St. Peters church to a community hub. His other concerns are traffic calming and ensuring that any development within the parish is small-scale, sensitive and maintains its rural nature

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Latest Parish Council News

• NOTICE OF VACANCY ON LITTLEBURY PARISH COUNCIL12 August 2026
  FILLING OF CASUAL VACANCY ON LITTLEBURY PARISH COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that a vacancy has occurred in the office of parish councillor for the above parish, arising from the resignation of Councillor Deanna Richardson. An election to fill the vacancy will be held if notice in writing of a request for such an election… Read more: NOTICE OF VACANCY ON LITTLEBURY PARISH COUNCIL
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  Council Tax Support scheme consultation20 July 2026
  Uttlesford residents can have their say on how much support UDC should give to people who might struggle to pay their Council Tax bill. The Local Council Tax Support scheme (LCTS), or Council Tax Reduction (CTR), is designed to help the most vulnerable. For 2027/28, UDC are proposing to maintain the current schemes on the same… Read more: Council Tax Support scheme consultation
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  Upcoming Road Closure2 July 2026
  Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Littlebury Green Road, Elmdon & Littlebury Please click on the following link https://one.network/?tm=GB149823317 to find details of the intended closures of Littlebury Green Road, due to commence on 27th July 2026 for 2 days. The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while Openreach undertakes pole replacement.
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  Volunteers Needed26 June 2026
  David Noble, The Poppy Appeal organiser for Saffron Walden is looking for volunteers to help with the myriad of tasks that are needed to complete in order to make this year’s collection better than last. David is looking for an expression of interest rather than a firm commitment at the moment and once they have… Read more: Volunteers Needed
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  NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN MEETING2 June 2026
  You are invited to a presentation and Q&A on the Neighbourhood Plan and the associated Community Survey. Thursday 11th June, 8pm in Littlebury Village Hall
• Speeding in Littlebury21 May 2026
  The Parish Council would like to thank the volunteers who came forward to form the new speedwatch group in Littlebury. Following their training in April they have had their inaugural session and captured a top speed of 50mph in the centre of the village.  Data from the Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) showed records of alarming… Read more: Speeding in Littlebury
• Is your home phone ready for the switch-off?18 May 2026
  The UK’s old copper phone network is being switched off by January 2027, and some areas are already being affected. If you or someone you know relies on a home phone, particularly for a telecare alarm, medical device, or burglar alarm, it is important not to wait to be contacted. For older or vulnerable residents… Read more: Is your home phone ready for the switch-off?
• Statement of Persons Nominated21 April 2026
  Essex County Council Election of a County Councillor The following is a statement of the persons nominated for election as a County Councillor forSaffron Walden Division The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
• Heating Oil Help21 March 2026
  You may have seen the government announcement of £53m of support for vulnerable households who rely on heating oil. The support will be targeted to help low-income households in rural communities affected by the recent surge in costs. The additional funding will be distributed by local authorities via the Crisis and Resilience Fund, which comes into effect… Read more: Heating Oil Help