Staff
The Council officers are a team of non-elected paid staff, managed by the Town Clerk, responsible for implementing the policies set by the Council and carrying out the day-to day running of the Town Council’s services.
There are 42 permanent staff, plus casual and seasonal staff, to advise and support the 31 elected town councillors. Our Senior Management Team consists of the Town Clerk, the Assistant Town Clerk and the Responsible Financial Officer. Please find below a full list of the key Town Council staff who manage and operate our services on behalf of councillors
Senior Management
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| The Town Clerk | Malcolm L Nicholson LL.B, DMS, ASLCC | Malcolm.Nicholson@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Deputy Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer | Sarah Pearse Fd, AAT, FSLCC | Sarah.Pearse@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Assistant Town Clerk | Tania Middlemiss Assoc CIPD, FCMI | Tania.Middlemiss@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
Grove House
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Committee Officer and Office Manager | Sam Bishop | Sam.Bishop@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Civic Officer | Chris Millard | Chris.Millard@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Town Clerk’s Secretary | Alison Ashford | Alison.Ashford@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Administration Officer, General Enquiries | Julie Smith | Julie.Smith@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
Grove Lodge
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Finance Officer | Fiona Walsh | Fiona.Walsh@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Finance Officer | Joel Austin | joel.austin@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Finance Assistant | Karen Clark | Karen.Clark@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Development Officer | Molly Maher | Molly.Maher@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Communications and Marketing Officer | Becky Walsh | Becky.Walsh@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
Grounds Team
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Grounds Manager | Fay Powell | Fay.Powell@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Senior Groundsman | Paul McErlean | paul.mcerlean@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Community & Grounds Administrator | Zoe Scott | Zoe.Scott@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
Youth Services (operated by the YMCA)
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Early Years and Communities | Kevin Lilwall | kevin.lilwall@ymca-dg.org |
| Youth and Community Hub Manager (Youth Council and Café) | Ali Waller | Alli.waller@ymca-dg.org |
Blakehay Theatre
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Blakehay Theatre Manager | Sally Heath | Sally.Heath@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Blakehay Box Office | blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
Weston Museum
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Services Manager | Matthew Hardy | Matthew.hardy@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Visitor Services Supervisor | Matthew Holden | Matthew.Holden@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Catering Supervisor | Harvey Kay | Harvey.Kay@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Volunteer Co-ordinator | Lisa Clemons | Lisa.Clemons@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Learning and Events Officer | Katherine Bell | Katherine.Bell@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Learning and Events Co-ordinator | Sherry Coles | Sherry.Coles@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Community Liaison Officer | Jane Hill | Jane.Hill@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
Tourism (Visit Weston and the VIC)
| Job Title | Staff Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism Manager | Caroline Darlington | Caroline.Darlington@wsm-tc.gov.uk |
| Tourism Marketing Officer | Emma Williams | Emma.Williams@wsm-tc.gov.uk |