Councillors

Andrew Hewston

I have lived in Bournheath for over 40 years, having been brought up in the village at Bumble Hole. I became Vice Chairman of the Parish Council in May 2017 and then became Chairman in November 2018. I am a keen runner, having ran a number of different marathons, and often can be seen in my lycra running around the village.

Karen May

I am an active member of the Bournheath community having lived most of my life so far in the Bromsgrove district. I am a keen supporter of the community with a special interest in health and safety issues and the environment and have worked with a cross-section of service providers to progress drainage improvements for our residents. I also represent the district’s parish councils on the Bromsgrove Safety Partnership. In May 2019 I was elected to serve the district council ward of Belbroughton and Romsley which is complementary to my role as Vice Chairman at Bournheath Parish Council.

Louise Colley

I have lived in Bournheath since 1989, and have taught English at South Bromsgrove High School for 33 years. Having now retired, I feel that I have time to dedicate to the parish and to activities in the wider Bromsgrove area.  I have been a member of the Community Centre Committee for the past 18 months, during which time I hope that I have demonstrated a willingness to work hard for the village, and I would like to continue to work to make all residents of the Parish feel part of a safe, inclusive and thriving community.

Sara Ffoulkes

I have been a resident of Bournheath since 2014 with my Husband Samuel. We now also have a son who was born in 2018.

I am a chartered accountant by background working for one of the largest accountancy firms in the world. My hobby’s include rock climbing, travelling and baking.

I feel that my experiences and profession will enable me to make a difference for the parish community.

Matthew Guest

I have lived in Bournheath since 2017. After moving to the area, I set up, and manage the B61 Facebook page. It is a closed group, that allows residents to share information with each other.

Peter Trueman

I have lived in Bournheath with my wife Katherine since 1975, and we have two married daughters & three grandchildren.

I worked as a quantity surveyor, mainly in commercial property development, and later set up my own business as an adviser for safer design and construction. I retired in 2016 and now have more time for my hobbies which include walking, DIY, photography and cars.

I hope that my experiences to date, professionalism and long-term inhabitant of the village, will enable me to be of benefit to the parish and local community.

Steve Westwood

Being a resident of Bournheath I am pleased to be a member of the parish council where, along with my fellow councillors, I can help to bring about improvements in the parish. I have recently taken on the Parish Footpath Warden role which involves checking on the accessibility of our 6.6km of footpaths in and around the parish that includes a short section of the Monarch’s Way from Mill Lane to Top Road. I am often out and about in the parish and happy to talk!