Your Councillors

Dunstable Town Council comprises 18 elected Councillors. The latest Town Council Elections were held in May 2019 and the elected Councillors will serve for a term of four years. Town Councillors serve voluntarily and do not receive any payment or allowances. The Councillors annually elect one of their number to be the Town Mayor. The Council’s Code of Conduct requires all members and co-opted members to register any disclosable pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests. The Monitoring Officer of Central Bedfordshire Council maintains the register of interests which can be found on their website.

For ward and contact details of all Town Councillors please view their individual profiles found below.

Central Ward

Cllr Lisa Bird

Councillor Lisa Bird

Ward:

Central

Party:

Conservative

Contact Details:

124 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1ET
Tel: 01582 478078
Email: lisa.bird@dunstable .gov.uk

Committee Membership:

Deputy Town Mayor

Grounds & Environmental Services (Chairman) | Finance & General Purposes | Dunstable Joint Committee | Personnel Sub-Committee | Plans Sub-Committee | Appeals & Appointments Committee

Representation on Outside Organisations:

None

Personal Statement:

I have lived in Dunstable for almost 30 years. I live here with my husband and 2 children. As a former shopkeeper, I enjoy working with the local business community to look at ways of helping to promote businesses, shops and facilities. I also have an interest in environmental issues and services.

Cllr Greg George

Councillor Greg George

Ward:

Central

Party:

Conservative

Contact Details:

C/O Grove House, 76 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LF
Email: greg.george@dunstable.gov.uk

Committee Membership:

Grounds and Environmental Services (Vice-Chairman) | Community Services| Plans Sub-Committee | Dunstable Joint Committee | Appeals & Appointments Committee

Representation on Outside Organisations:

None

Personal Statement:

I am passionate about the issues that affect the town and am enjoying helping shape the future of Dunstable, a great town full of great people and I’m delighted and honoured to have their support.

Cllr Lee Roberts

Councillor Lee Roberts

Ward:

Central

Party:

Conservative

Contact Details:

8 Norcott Close, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4AH
Tel: 07702 163770
Email: lee.roberts@dunstable.gov.uk

Committee Membership:

Finance and General Purposes | Community Services

Representation on Outside Organisations:

None

Personal Statement:

Proud resident and business owner in Dunstable.

Icknield Ward

Cllr Gloria Martin

Councillor Gloria Martin

Ward:

Icknield

Party:

Conservative

Contact Details:

70 Crabtree Way, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1UR
Tel: 01582 666910
Email: gloria.martin@dunstable.gov.uk

Committee Membership:

Finance and General Purposes (Chairman) | Community Services | Dunstable Joint Committee | Personnel Sub-Committee | Appeals and Appointments Committee

Representation on Outside Organisations:

South Beds Dial-a-Ride Management Committee | Dunstable Town Band

Cllr Sid Abbott

Councillor Sid Abbott

Ward:

Icknield

Party:

Conservative

Contact Details:

3 The Paddocks, Friars Walk, Dunstable, LU6 3FQ
Tel: 01582 947345
Email: sid.abbott@dunstable.gov.uk

Committee Membership:

Finance and General Purposes | Grounds and Environmental Services | Personnel Sub-Committee

Representation on Outside Organisations:

CBC Development Committee | Dunstable International Town Twinning Assoc.

Personal Statement:

As Icknield Ward elected representative my pledge is to scrutinise all aspects of financial management of Dunstable Town Council. Also to introduce green initiatives to reduce the environmental impacts of council core activities and reduce costs. Improve transport, businesses and recreation in line with the post pandemic culture changes for a sustainable and quality lifestyle.

Cllr John Gurney

Councillor John Gurney

Ward:

Icknield

Party:

Dunstable Independents

Contact Details:

45 Brandreth Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JP
Email: john.gurney@dunstable.gov.uk

Committee Membership:

Finance and General Purposes | Community Services | Personnel Sub-Committee | Plans Sub-Committee

Representation on Outside Organisations:

Since October 2020 I am the Town Council’s representative to Dunstable Men in Sheds as a trustee

Cllr Kenson Gurney

Councillor Kenson Gurney

Ward:

Icknield

Party:

Dunstable Independents

Contact Details:

122 Luton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JW
Tel: 01582 405741
Email: kenson.gurney@dunstable.gov.uk

Committee Membership:

Finance and General Purposes | Grounds and Environmental Services

Representation on Outside Organisations:

None

Northfields Ward

Cllr Gladys Sanders

Councillor Gladys Sanders

Ward:

Northfields

Party:

Conservative

Contact Details:

c/o Grove House, 76 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1NF
Tel: 07760 501120
Email: gladys.sanders@dunstable.gov.uk

Committee Membership:

Community Services | Grounds and Environmental Services

Representation on Outside Organisations:

None

Personal Statement:

Cllr Johnson Tamara

Councillor Johnson Tamara

Ward:

Northfields

Party:

Conservative

Contact Details:

112 High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1LN
Tel: 07903 925875
Email: johnson.tamara@dunstable.gov.uk

Committee Membership:

Grounds and Environmental Services | Finance and General Purposes | Plans Sub-Committee

Representation on Outside Organisations:

None

Cllr Matthew Brennan

Councillor Matthew Brennan

Ward:

Northfields

Party:

Labour

Contact Details:

75 Westfield Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DN
Tel: 01582 555957
Email: matthew.brennan@dunstable.gov.uk

Committee Membership:

Finance and General Purposes | Grounds and Environmental Services | Personnel Sub-Committee

Representation on Outside Organisations:

None

Personal Statement:

I am a father, husband, mechanic and a passionate Dunstablian.

Cllr Alan Corkhill

Councillor Alan Corkhill

Ward:

Northfields

Party:

Conservative

Contact Details:

36 Suncote Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1BW
Tel: 01582 511751
Email: alan.corkhill@dunstable.gov.uk

Committee Membership:

Grounds and Environmental Services | Community Services

Representation on Outside Organisations:

Dunstable International Town Twinning Assoc. | Ashton Almshouses Charity

Personal Statement:

I am committed to the ideal of service. I am excited to bring my experience as a Rotarian to Dunstable Town Council and hope to add to the progress within the town. I have 3 children and 3 grand-children benefiting from education and work around Dunstable. I have lived in Dunstable for nearly 40 years and served a 6 year apprenticeship at Waterlow & Son.

Watling Ward

Cllr Peter Hollick

Councillor Peter Hollick

Ward:

Watling

Party:

Conservative

Contact Details:

1 Carlisle Close, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3PH
Tel: 07949 072483
Email: peter.hollick@dunstable.gov.uk

Committee Membership:

Finance and General Purposes | Community Services (Chairman) | Dunstable Joint Committee | Personnel Sub-Committee | Appeals and Appointments Committee

Representation on Outside Organisations:

Dunstable International Town Twinning Assoc. | Ashton Almshouses Charity | Poor’s Land Charity | Ashton Schools Foundation | South Bedfordshire Dial-A-Ride

Personal Statement:

I have lived in Dunstable for 36 years. I served on the County Council between 1993-2009; Central Bedfordshire Council between 2009-2019 (Chairman 2010-2012). I was Town Mayor 2016-2017 and 2020-2021. I have a keen interest in the history and development of our town, the services we provide and the many events we stage for all our residents.

Cllr Liz Jones

Councillor Liz Jones

Ward:

Watling

Party:

Conservative

Contact Details:

82 Jeans Way, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4PP
Tel: 01582 472044
Email: liz.jones@dunstable.gov.uk

Committee Membership:

Dunstable Town Mayor

Finance and General Purposes | Grounds and Environmental Services | Community Services | Dunstable Joint Committee | Personnel Sub-Committee | Appeals and Appointments Committee

Representation on Outside Organisations:

Hospice at Home Management Committee | Lockington Marshe Charity

Personal Statement:

I have lived in Dunstable all my life, and in those 50 years I have seen significant change. I am committed to supporting the residents of Dunstable by ensuring the work of the Town Council continues to add value to their lives. I am keen to continue working collaboratively with Central Bedfordshire Council, our local businesses and voluntary and charitable organisations to maximise our town opportunities at all times.