Parish Council Members

Parish Councillors
Mr Holger Laux (Chair) 21 Crabtree Close, Dundry, BS41 8LW Tel: 07740191772 (mobile) holger@99computing.co.uk I was born in Leipzig, East Germany, and came to Britain in 1994. For many years, I used to work for the University of Bristol but am now a self-employed translator and interpreter. My wife and I moved to Dundry (Crabtree Close) in 2007. We immediately liked the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of this community so I decided to get involved. I joined the Parish Plan Committee in 2008 and the Parish Council in spring 2009. I was elected Chair of the Parish Council in May 2010.
Mrs Maggie Keast (Vice Chair) Manor Farmhouse, Spring Lane, East Dundry BS41 8NT Tel: 0117 9465891 mags.keast@btopenworld.com I moved to East Dundry in 1992. I have been a Dundry Parish Councillor since 2003. Being on the parish council has given me the opportunity to meet and join committed individuals who want to make a difference to their community.
Dr Nancy Jennings 1 Mendip Villas, Crabtree Lane, Dundry, BS41 8LN Tel: 0117 9780696 nancy@dotmoth.co.uk I work freelance as a scientific editor and consultant, mostly from home. My background is in ecology - I have studied bats, moths, hares, shrews, and dolphins, among other animals. I live with my husband Dave and our two small children. We moved from Windmill Hill to Crabtree Lane in 2002, and I joined the parish council in April 2010. I am also chair of Dundry Playground Group and, as councillor, am on the playground and playing field/ streets and open spaces Working Group
Mr Richard Thomas Ridge house, Downs Road, Dundry. BS41 8LQ Tel: 0117 9647235 richardandann@talktalk.net I have lived in Dundry since 1970 and have been a member of Dundry Parish Council for around 15 years, including three years as Chair. My particular responsibilities have included short and long term planning in the village, leading the Council's responses to developments at Bristol Airport and to the proposed development at Ashton Vale. I have sought to protect and enhance the rural characteristics of Dundry Parish, supporting small scale, compatible growth and new facilities such as the proposed playground.
Mr David Hurford Hill House Farm, Castle Farm Lane, Dundry BS41 8LU Tel: 0117 9642377
Mr Duncan Pittaway Lower Grove Farm, Highridge Road, Dundry. BS41 8JT Tel: 0117 964 4884 Dmp555@aol.com
Steve McCarthy. Steps End, The Steps, Dundry, BS41 8JB Tel: 0117 964 9414 spmccarthy@btinternet.com Born in South Wales, I have since crossed the Bristol Channel and have been living in Dundry since 1999. I live at the bottom of the steps leading down from Hill Road and my work is in the Information Technology/Telecommunications industry. I joined the Parish Council in September 2009.
Mrs Bee Peters. 21 Dundry Lane, Dundry, Bristol, BS41 8JL Tel: 01275 472551. beejay.peters@googlemail.com A retired head-teacher, I have lived on Dundry Lane since 1986. I have been on the Parish council since 2006 and my special responsibilities on the Council (apart from being Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator) are matters concerning older residents and the care of the natural environment (including litter collection). Apart from being on the Parish Council I am an active member of Avon Wildlife Trust and a volunteer Records Assistant at the Bristol Regional Record Centre.
Ralph Gay. 3 The Mead, Dundry, N. Somerset, BS41 8LF Tel: 0117 978 3866.
Simon Fiddian. Ghajn Tuffieha, Bridgwater Road, Dundry, BS41 8JP Tel: 07786110068 (mobile) simon.fiddian@onetel.net I moved from Portsmouth to Dundry about 12 years ago and I live on the A38 Bridgwater Road. I was employed by the Ministry of Defence as a NATO Senior Project Manager, and took early retirement in 2009. I am also a founder member of the Dundry Residents Action Group (DRAG) which formed in August 2008 and whose main aim is to protect the Green Belt including our lovely wildlife and countryside. I decided to put my name forward to join the Dundry Parish Council as I would like to address, to the Council, the concerns of the Dundry Residents in my area and to assist the Council in any way I can for the good of the community.
Clerk to Dundry Parish Council
Judith Hoskin Cross Cottage, East Dundry Lane, Dundry. BS41 8NH Tel: 0117 964 2804 dundryclerk@tiscali.co.uk I have lived in East Dundry for over twenty years and have been Clerk to Dundry Parish Council since September 2009. The Clerk is employed by the Council to do the administration. Among other things, the Clerk deals with correspondence, keeps the accounts, prepares the agenda for the Council’s meetings and writes the minutes. You can contact me (preferably during ‘office hours’ if you telephone) if you wish to raise something with the Parish Council.
Neighbourhood Beat Manager
PC 3590 Trevor Byford. Nailsea Police Station, Stockway South, Nailsea, Nr Bristol, BS48 2LE Tel: 0845 456 7000 trevor.byford@avonandsomerset.police.uk
District Councillor
Hugh Gregor. 23 Church Road, Winford, Somerset BS40 8ER Tel: 01275 472 603. hugh.gregor@n-somerset.gov.uk
Village Orderly
Jody Fairish. Jody is employed by the Parish Council to do general maintenance in the Parish, including grass cutting and strimming, tree maintenance, leaf clearing, litter picking etc. Councillor Nancy Jennings (Tel: 0117 9780696 nancy@dotmoth.co.uk) is responsible for liaising with Jody, and may be contacted by parishioners who wish to suggest any tasks to be tackled by him.