Councillors

A Councillors' role

Councillors are elected to represent an individual geographical unit on the council, known as a ward or – mainly in smaller parishes – the entire parish or town council area. They are generally elected by the public every four years.

Visiting your council is the best way to find out what happens there. Give the council a call and find out when its next public meeting happens. By law, ordinary people are allowed to be present at most council business.

Register Of Interests

All members, co-opted members of district, and parish councils must complete a register of interests form to register their financial and other interests.

Nicky Roberts - Chair of the Council

I have been a Millbrook resident for twenty years; my children grew up here and went to Torpoint School. Of those years, most have been spent as a parish councillor, although with a couple of breaks for personal reasons; this time round, I have ended up in the hot seat and am currently Chair.

I also co-founded and run Millbrook Folk Club - when it is able to meet, which sadly it hasn't been for most of this year (2020). In between these roles, I also work as a freelance office administrator, and my strengths are very much admin and finance based.

I am very interested in the environment, both in how to preserve the historical built environment and landscape, and how to best tackle the ever-worsening problem of climate change and loss of biodiversity, although I am definitely more historian than scientist!

I'm also very keen to foster equality between all human beings, wherever they are from, whatever their gender or orientation, whatever their disability or age.

Sharon Lewis - Vice Chair of the Council

I grew up in Millbrook and apart from a couple of short spells away I have lived in the village all my life. I joined the Parish Council in 2003 and became the Vice chair in 2005 and still hold the post. I am also chair of the Planning Committee and the Staffing Committee.

I have recently retired after 43 years full time as a Civil Servant. My strengths are in management, risk assessment, planning and Land Law. I am very involved with the Village Enhancement Team who look after the flower boats, planters and the Tanyard as well as other areas of the village.

I am a director for the Peninsula Trust which supports the local community in many ways. I am also involved with The Friends of Millbrook Chapel of Rest. I am keen to protect the environment so we can all enjoy this beautiful area for many years to come. My interests are gardening, walking and reading to name but a few.

Robert Mattholie

Co-opted 15th June 2021

I grew up in Millbrook before moving away with work in 2005.  I recently returned back to the village with my wife and children.

I think Millbrook is a fantastic community and I was keen to join the Parish Council to help support its work.

As a Chartered Civil Engineer with 15 years experience in infrastructure I feel I could offer support to the Council in many areas.

Fiona McBain

Co-opted during the Annual Parish Council meeting on 16th May 2023

As a  Parish Councillor for Millbrook Parish Council from 2011 until 2018, I understand well the demands of the role. Having had to step back at that time due to heavy work commitments, I am once again committed to the role of helping our community to evolve positively and to ensure that services are delivered to meet local needs. I am keen to help shape the future of our local community and improve the quality of life of all our parishioners. I love to see our community come together and find great joy being involved in voluntary groups and local community events and activities.

My degree in Education from Aberdeen University led me to my previous role as a Primary School Teacher, which I enjoyed for 20 years. During this time, I also served on the school management team as an acting deputy headteacher.

When I moved to Millbrook in 2008, I was instrumental in setting up a thriving shop-fitting supply business, of which I am still manager and responsible for the administration and accounting aspects of the business. Through my roles as both teacher and business manager, I have gained extensive experience interacting with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds, experiences and walks of life, and feel that I have many useful qualities to bring to the role of Parish Councillor.

Richie Meeson

Parish Councillor since June 2007

Petra Polák

My family moved to Millbrook in 2011. Straight away, we received a very warm welcome from the local vibrant and active community and felt right at home.

My professional background is in Higher Education, but since the arrival of our first child, I have refocused and re trained to work in Early Years. I joined and chaired local pre-school committee, set up and ran several infant and toddler groups/ clubs.

I am actively involved with local families, believe in the strength of intergeneration learning and building resilient communities. My passion is equality, inclusion and caring for our environment.

Fran Reilly

Co-opted during the Annual Parish Council meeting 16th May 2023

I chose to join the Parish Council as I am really passionate about this community, the beautiful area in which we live and the childhood memories this can give to our children. I would like to do what I can to further enhance these things and to give back to our village.

As a Mum of 3 young boys, I am very aware of the environment in which my children are growing up. I would therefore like to encourage children to have a voice in their home village, for them to take more ownership and interest in where they live and how they can make it better. I believe that life experience and memories from older generations is a wonderful part of our community that is sometimes overlooked. This is something I would like to explore further within my role and to find new ways to do this so that the rich heritage is preserved in our village and passed on for years to come. 

My professional experience is in the Hospitality industry and particularly in Event Management. Since moving to Millbrook I have organised a large volume of weddings as well as multiple fundraising events for Millbrook Preschool, Millbrook Football Club, The Devon & Cornwall Inn and Fourlanesend Primary School.  In 2022 I joined the Parish Council's working group for Christmas and Events (two of my favourite things ever!) and so far I have been involved in the King's Coronation event and Christmas Light switch on. Within the upcoming year I have many more events in the pipeline and my hope is that these community events bring people together and provides precious memories and joy.

Glenn Renshaw

Co-opted during the Annual Parish Council meeting 16th May 2023

Chris Wilton

Parish Councillor since May 2013

Elisa Woffenden

Elected May 2021

My name is Elisa Woffenden and I've recently become a member of the Parish Council.   I was brought up in Millbrook and have returned to live in the village after 30 years living mainly in Yorkshire, where I worked as a primary teacher.  I am now working as a teaching assistant in a school in Plymouth. 

Sarah Woffenden

I joined the council in 2016, at the time the village traffic made me nervous about letting my children walk to school without me. I am passionate about people being able to lead a good quality of life, and Millbrook provides this in lots of ways which is why I love living here. My aim is to improve the safety and friendliness for everyone using our facilities, particularly the elderly, younger people and those with disabilities. It is our responsibility to look after each other and to protect the environment for future generations. I want to be part of making
Millbrook a healthier place, with attractive green/calm spaces for us all to enjoy.

Don Wood

Following a successful 20 year career building and running a communication equipment company in the home counties I moved to the Rame Peninsula in 1994 buying the Friary Manor hotel & restaurant which I ran for 5 years.

I moved into Millbrook in 2001 and was made very welcome by my new neighbours, wishing to make a contribution to our community I joined Millbrook Parish Council in May 2003 and have served continuously ever since.

I was elected as chairman of the Parish Council in January 2014, standing down from the position at the AGM in May 2019. I also served as a Samaritan volunteer for 5+ years in the early 2000’s. I have served as a volunteer at the Mount Edgcumbe country park for the last 8 years or so.

Having stood down as Parish Council chairman and retired from my business interests I have been recruited to the Cornwall Council Standards board, the body that promotes, monitors and adjudicates on standards in public life covering all County, Town and Parish councillors in Cornwall.

The lovely Rame Peninsula is a great training ground for my long distance walking, the South West Coast Path, the Dales Way and 3 hikes, by different Camino routes, to Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain.