Role: Councillor

Russ Bailey

Cllr Russell (Russ) Bailey

I have lived in Highnam for over 25 years now and love the village. My wife and I have bought up 4 children who all have full time professional jobs.

I’ve worked for a Gloucester pharmaceutical manufacturing company for 23 years 18 of which I have been one of the company pension trustee.

I was a parent nominated school governor at Newent Community School where my children attended.

I’m 65 years old in August and thinking I will have more time on my hands in retirement and will be able to give something back to the parish.

Bill Nicol

Bill Nicol has lived in Highnam since 1980.  He has three sons who all attended Highnam Primary School (now Academy), and went on to Newent Community School.  He has worked for Gloucestershire County Council since 1988, in the Business Service Centre.  He takes on the role of Presiding Officer at local elections for either Forest of Dean or Tewkesbury Councils.

He has interests in live music, investing and reading, and was a founder member of the now defunct Highnam Garden Club.

Bills Residential address is:  15 Farthing Croft

Jill Smith and Borough Councillor

Jill has lived in Lassington/Highnam for 33 years. Past career was in the NHS, initially as an Occupational Therapist, then moving into Team Management, a Project Manager and Service experience Manager. Jill believes that the Parish Council is there to work with the people, for the people in the village.
Jill was also elected as Tewkesbury Borough Councillor in 2019 for the Highnam and Haw Bridge Ward, and serves on may committees on the Borough Council.
Address is Astmans Farm, Lassington Lane
Tel ;01452 524938

Bill Badham

Bill Badham has lived in Highnam since September 2015 and retired from Royal Mail in May 2018  He wanted to become more involved in village affairs.

Bill has taken on the role of Footpath Warden and is also taking over the lead on Speed Monitoring in the village.

He is a member of the Environmental working party on the Parish Plan Refresh, and interested in Wild Highnam and Highnam Hikers.

His  residential address is 4 Micklemead, Highnam, GL2 8NF

 

Michael Welch

Michael was Chairman of Highnam Parish Council from 2015 until 2021.

He is responsible for Public Relations, scrutiny and budgets.  He is also a Trustee of HCCT ( Highnam Community Centre Trust )

Michaels’ residential address is:  7 Peter’s Field, Highnam, GL2 8LR

Michael’s email address is:  mike.welch1943@yahoo.co.uk