Parish Council Members
Here are the members of the Parish Council
Mrs Debbie Faulkner (Parish Clerk)
Debbie joined as Parish Clerk in April 2024.
clerk@chillertonandgatcombe.org Tel: 07966 224758
John Hobart (Chairman)
Email: johnhobart.cgpc@icloud.com
My family have lived and farmed in this area for 3 generations, my grandfather coming to the Island to command the Isle of Wight Rifles in 1908.
I was one of the founder members of Cowes Town Council and later became an IOW councillor for Gurnard. In 2010 I moved back to the Gatcombe area and became an IOW councillor representing Carisbrooke and Gunville. (A role my grandfather had had before me in the 1920s). I served on the IOW council for 16 years as a councillor and in the final 4 years (before I decided to retire) I took up the role of Cabinet Member for Environment and Heritage which I very much enjoyed and still have keen interest in, both generally and in respect of our parish. I was a trustee for Carisbrooke Castle and still remain a volunteer there.
I was very supportive and involved in the endeavours to save our village school and hope that there will be some future for it within our community.
I feel a great pride in our two villages and I am warmed by the sense of community and care, which is what made me want to be part of the parish council.
Area of Special Responsibility – Island Roads Liaison, Newport Rivers, World Wars Memorial Project, IWC Environment and Sustainability Forum
Peter Whiteman (Deputy Chairman)
Email: peterwhiteman.cgpc@gmail.com
About Me
Born in Shanklin and I live in Shide with my wife Julie, I have 2 two children, 4 grandchildren. I have been retired for 12 years from a senior post within the construction Industry.
Previously, I was a member of Shanklin Town Council where I become Deputy Mayor and also joined Godshill Parish Council. I was a member of Newport Management Committee which petitioned to get a Newport Parish Council. I was elected to the new council and become its Chairman and Deputy Chair also a member of planning, licensing, transport and tourism. Currently, I am a co-opted governor at Barton Primary School, a trustee at Carisbrooke Castle Museum, a member of the IW community-led housing programme board, a committee member of the Island Vecta billiards and snooker league.
In addition to the above, I was the 2017-2018 chairman of the IW association of Town and Parish Councils. I rejoined Chillerton & Gatcombe this year after a break of a year and was elected the Vice Chair. I am also the council representative on IWALC.
I hope I will be an asset to the council and look forward to working with all your members.
Tel 508589
Area of Special Responsibility – Isle of Wight Association of Local Councils (IWALC)
Julia Laursen
Email: julialaursen.cgpc@gmail.com
Julia Newton
Email: julianewton.iowdonkeysanctuary@gmail.com
Areas of Special Responsibility – Chillerton and Gatcombe Community Association
Elizabeth Smith
Email: elizabethsmith.cgpc@gmail.com
Area of Special Responsibility – Fixed Asset Register and Amenity Liaison
Isle of Wight Councillor for the Central Rural Ward
Suzie Ellis
Email: suzie.ellis@iow.gov.uk
Tel: 07943 963175
All of the councillors would be happy to meet and listen to any Parishioners who have comments, questions and thoughts on how the Parish can be improved. Please contact them directly or email clerk@chillertonandgatcombe.org
