Councillors

Cllr Janet Lepley

Vice Chair

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I moved from Otley in 2013. Since 2014 I have been a volunteer and am presently chair of the Summer Festival. I volunteer for the library and was a member of the Save Our Library Site (now disbanded) which successfully kept the public library for Burley. I enjoy living in the village and am prepared to put time and effort into supporting the continuing improvements for the residents of the Parish. I have always attended Parish Council meetings very regularly and strongly believe that the residents of the Parish should have more knowledge and opportunity to be involved in decisions that are taken by the Parish Council. As a Parish councillor I am working for better dissemination of information and true consultation with the Parish residents.

Cllr Katherine Howard

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I moved to Burley in 2007 from Oxfordshire and chose to live in this village because of the overwhelming sense of community. I want to be a parish councillor because I want to support the village, give something back to the community and develop further understanding of the parish council. I see this as a great opportunity for me to work as part of the parish team and shape the community we live in.

I am the parent of a child at Burley & Woodhead Primary school and a, delighted to be a Parent Governor. I work in education, as a PE Teacher in the UK and overseas for almost 20 years, and now as an Assessment Specialist. I am passionate about children and young people having the opportunities available to enable them to achieve their full potential.

I have a keen interest in nature and the environment and enjoy walking in the beautiful Wharfe valley with my family and dog. I have a particular interest in planning and the community & environment and am passionate about opportunities for all. I feel it’s important to enable everyone to have access to the things they need.

Cllr Steve Goodwill

Chairman of the Council

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A resident of Burley in Wharfedale and more recently Burley Woodhead for over 30 years, I value the unique character of the village, even as it has grown and developed. Establishing a business and bringing up a family here has naturally influenced how and where I have made my contributions to the community, including providing ad hoc help to the local schools and scout and guide groups, and serving as a parent governor at the middle school. I also coached junior and community rugby at Otley RUFC for twenty years. More recently I played a small part in keeping the Hermit as a local amenity and this reinforced my awareness of and belief in the importance of contributing where we can and particularly at the local level where issues are more heavily felt and better understood.

I am also a member of the Leadership group of the West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.

Cllr Simon Budd

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I have been a resident in Burley-in-Wharfedale since 1999, along with my wife, and two children (who both attended local schools). I am a retired doctor, and I am currently Chair of Burley Trojans Football Club. My aims as a Parish Councillor are to try and help keep the village character and sense of community whilst maintaining progress. I would like to ensure the quality of the local environment both urban and natural is maintained and enhanced. I would like to help improve amenities and opportunities for all residents, and use get value for money from the Parish Precept. I think the Council should aim to consult widely with residents and look at ways of increasing direct consultation with a broader constituency of them.

Cllr Fiona Pacey

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Cllr John McGovern

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Cllr Vicky Evans

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I have lived in the village for over twenty years and brought up two sons who attended local schools. Since retiring as a Consultant Forensic Physician I have become much more involved in the village, especially with the library as a member of the Library Committee and volunteer. If elected I would listen to all views and ensure that the voices of the village are fairly represented at Council. I am passionate that the village should retain its character as a wonderful place to live in with amenities for all ages and a viable infrastructure to support it.

Cllr Duncan Ault

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As a long-standing resident of Burley in Wharfedale, I have always maintained a keen interest in the village and its activities.
I have been Chair of Burley Scouts and Guides and Burley Middle School governors and I have been Chair of Burley Community Trust for the past five years. My reasons for standing for the Parish Council are to ensure that it is inclusive, aware and supportive of the Community and its voluntary organisations, transparent with its plans and actions and aware of its financial obligations to the community.

Cllr Mike Wild

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Mike and his family have lived in Burley since 2001, and he has been on the
council since 2012, serving as Chair in 2018 & 2019.

The Government’s localism agenda has provided significant opportunities for the Parish Council, and Mike has been keen to see the Parish Council take new approaches and develop a leading role to improve the village we live in. This has included supporting significant change in the village such as the

development of the Neighbourhood Plan – the first application in the Bradford district
creation of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme – now attracting over 200 young people
asset transfer from Bradford which saw green spaces and buildings transfer over for management by the Parish Council
£500k refurbishment of the Queens Hall and Library

With a background in the private sector, Mike is keen to see that the Parish Council benefit from the best practice that exists outside local government, and take some tough decisions, in order to improve the activities and services in the village.

Mike is also on Executive committee of the Burley in Wharfedale Scouts and Guides