Chideock Parish Council
COUNCILLORS
Richard Benjamin
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Since coming to Chideock he has supported St Giles Church in their ‘Bells’ and is part of the local Bell Ringing team. A keen cyclist he has ridden for the regular Ride & Stride event, supporting repairs for village churches and this year has been appointed Deanery Representative for Dorset Historical Churches Trust. Richard is Chair of the Chideock Village Hall. He has been a serving councillor for 6 months and is currently Vice Chair of the Parish Council.
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Aidan Biggins
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Paul Barnett
Paul joined the parish council in May 2024.
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Mick Downes
Michael David Downes (Mick) was co-opted onto the parish council on 26th November 2024. Mick has had varied experience within commerce and industry and is a former parish councillor – he brings a wealth of experience and will be invaluable when dealing with issues that adversely affect the village, especially problems relating to our lanes, by-ways and the main A35. Mick is married with two children and retired to Chideock in April 2017.
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