Our Parish Councillors are made up of local residents who live in all parts of the Parish.  Some were born here, some were born locally, some have moved in from 'over the border'.  They have a diverse range of talents and interests which they allow the Council to use to help make the Parish a better place for everyone to live. They give their time freely and receive no payment and rarely (if ever) claim any expenses.

We were very sorry that Mary Thomas has decided to stand down as a member of the Council at our recent meeting.  We thank her for all the years she has served with the Council first as Clerk then as a Member and later Vice Chair.

So we have 2 vacancies (see the noticeboard section) if you are interested please contact the Clerk or any of the Councillors

Mike James of Whitford

Farmer - more information to follow

Richard Orsman of Whitford

Richard moved from Shropshire to Whitford 35 years ago because of an employment opportunity. He considers himself very fortunate to live in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and feels a responsibility to do whatever he can to protect the local environment. 

Ella Sweetland of Seaton Junction - Chair

Ellen Sweetland, who's known as Ella, married a local man, Keith, in 1976 and has lived in Shute ever since. She has two children who attended Shute Primary School and went on to Axminster and Colyton. Ella, Keith and his father also attended Shute School and their children were christened at Shute Church. She worked at Axminster Hospital for 28 years.

David Plowman of Whitford - Vice Chair

David has lived in Whitford since 2011. As an International Consulting Civil Engineer, he has lived and worked overseas for the last 30 years. In the 80s, he lived in Sidmouth and East Budleigh. His parents have close links to the local area and were born in Beer and Colyford. His grandfather was a wheelwright and owned the workshop that is now the Wheelwright Pub and Restaurant at Colyford.

Martin Williams of Hampton

Martin Williams, a local farmer, has lived in Hampton for over 50 years. His children attended Shute Primary School and now his grandchildren do the same. 

Angela Choake

Information to follow.

Carol Miltenburg of Umborne - Parish Clerk

Moved to her smallholding in 2005 in search of the 'Good Life' and has now found it! Living with her partner Mark and 2 children, various pets and livestock.  Previously served as Parish Clerk at Axmouth and Offwell whilst also being a Councillor at Shute, she  stood down from that role to become a Clerk again and also is in the same role for Widworthy Parish Council.

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Your District and County Councillor - Cathy Connor

Devon County Council 
Division: Whimple & Blackdown

Covering Parishes: Awliscombe ; Broadhembury ; Chardstock ; Combe Raleigh ; Cotleigh ; Dalwood ; Dunkeswell ; Kilmington ; Luppitt ; Membury ; Monkton ; Payhembury ; Plymtree ; Sheldon ; Shute ; Stockland ; Talaton ; Upottery ; Whimple ; Yarcombe

Email:  [email protected]

Your East Devon Councillor - Iain Chubb

East Devon District Council
Ward: Newbridges

Email: [email protected]