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Councillor Miss Michelle Weeks

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Elected:
09 May 2019
First Elected
09 May 2019
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Ward:
Biography:

I moved to Witham from Chelmsford seven years ago, and quickly felt part of the community. I joined the Witham and Braintree green party as I have always supported the green party for many years. I have worked as a pharmacy technician for most of my working life, as well as being a mother. In 2007 I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which in itself has been challenging but it has also given me the chance to look at the priorities in my life.

 

I was elected in May 2019,for Witham Town Council and Braintree District Council. I am Councillor for Witham North Ward. I intend to be the voice of the residents and work alongside my colleagues both at Town and District Council to provide a safe, and enjoyable place to live and encourage the protection of the wildlife, and biodiversity within the district.

My hobbies include walking my dog, being outside, and  enjoying nature. I also enjoy vegan cooking.

 

Electoral Ward Profile

Updated: 13th May 2019

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Councillor
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Election History

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Thu 9 May 2019 Mon 8 May 2023 Local Elections - May 2023

Party Representation History

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Green PartyThu 2 May 2019 Mon 8 May 2023

Ward Representation History

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Witham NorthThu 9 May 2019 Mon 8 May 2023

Current Committee Memberships

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Past Committee Memberships

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Personal Register of Interests

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Thu, 9 Feb 2023Planning (including enforcement) 
Thu, 26 May 2022Strategic Risk Register 
Tue, 4 Jun 2019Introduction to The Local Plan and Economic Development 
Thu, 30 May 2019Introduction to Environmental Services and Enforcement, and Housing and Community Services 
Tue, 14 May 2019Introduction to Council Services 
Thu, 9 May 2019Member Induction Day - Overview of the Council including Role of Councillor and Code of Conduct 
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There are no hospitality and gift records for this member.

Organisation: Holdfast Credit Union Bank
Project: The 'Jar Jar' Project 
Overall cost of project: £900.00
Grant awarded: £900.00
Joint Grant: Yes (with Councillor Angela Kilmartin, Councillor Sue Wilson, Councillor Patrick Horner and Councillor Stevie Hicks)
Date: 14th October 2019
Financial Year: 2019/20

Organisation: The Templars Residents Association
Project: Templars Defibrillator 
Overall cost of Project: £2,000
Grant Awarded: £150
Joint Grant: Yes - Councillors Bill Rose, Mrs Angela Kilmartin and Stevie Hicks  
Date: 14th October 2019
Financial Year: 2019/20

Organisation: 2nd Witham Boys' Brigade (Witham BB)
Registered Charity No.: 1098237
Project: Remote Laptop Project 
Overall cost of Project: £1,750
Grant Awarded: £1,500
Joint Grant: No
Date: 3rd January 2021
Financial Year: 2020/21

Organisation: Witham Tree Group
Registered Charity No.: N/A
Project: Screening for Teak Walk 
Overall cost of Project: £450
Grant Awarded: £450
Joint Grant: No
Date: 3rd November 2021
Financial Year: 2020/21

Organisation: Witham Hub
Charity No.: 1188048
Project: Vacuum cleaners
Overall cost of project: £269.98
Grant awarded: £269.98
Joint Grant: No
Date: 21st January 2022
Financial Year: 2021/22

Organisation: Templar's Community Association
Charity No.: 
Project: Templar's Jubilee Fun Day
Overall cost of project: £1060
Grant awarded: £530
Joint Grant: Yes (with Councillor Stevie Hicks)
Date: 6th February 2022
Financial Year: 2021/22

Organisation: Royal British Legion
Charity No.: 219279
Project: Indoor Bowls refurbishment
Overall cost of project: £2340.95
Grant awarded: £1100.00
Joint Grant: Yes (with Councillors Stevie Hicks and Angela Kilmartin)
Date: 4th March 2022
Financial Year: 2021/22

Organisation: Cressing Temple Community Shed
Charity No.: 1175821
Project: Replacement table saw
Overall cost of project: £1,841.20
Grant awarded: £500
Joint Grant: Yes (Councillors James Abbott and Bob Wright)
Date: 15th May 2022
Financial Year: 2022/23

Organisation: Witham Amateur Operatic Society
Registered Charity Number: 265029
Project: Historical Show  
Overall cost of project: £1,500
Grant awarded: £300
Joint Grant: Yes - Councillors Mrs Kilmartin and Mrs Wilson
Date: 15th October 2022
Financial Year: 2022/23

Organisation: Witham Town Council
Registered Charity Number: N/A
Project: Town Communication Enhancements  
Overall cost of project: £1,907
Grant awarded: £806
Joint Grant: Yes - Councillor Hicks
Date: 21st February 2023
Financial Year: 2022/23

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

1. Employment, office, trade, profession or vocation

Councillor: Pharmacy Technician and Town Councillor (Witham Town Council).

Spouse: None

2. Financial Support

Councillor: Election expenses met by Witham and Braintree Green Party

Spouse: None

3. Contracts with Braintree District Council

Councillor: None

Spouse: None

4. Land/Property

Councillor: 20 Elderberry Gardens, Witham, Essex, CM8 2PT

Spouse: None

5. Property Licences

Councillor: None

Spouse: None

6. Tenancies with Braintree District Council

Councillor: None

Spouse: None

7. Securities

Councillor: None

Spouse: None

Other Pecuniary Interest

8. Employment

Walgreens Boots Alliance

9. Discharged Contracts with Braintree District Council

None

Registerable Non-Pecuniary interests

10. Relevant Memberships

Greenpeace, The Green Party, GPHC (General Pharmaceutical Council), Witham Town Council, MS Society, VIVA, Ms Trust, Extinction Rebellion, APTUK (The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK), PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, RSPB, PAIN Facebook Group, Better Braintree Together Facebook Group and CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament).

11. Gifts and Hospitality with as estimated value of at least £50

None

 

Updated: 6th October 2020

Member Attendance

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