Farewell to Chris Moss,and hello to some new Acton Parish Councillors

Chris Moss, Chairman of Acton Parish Council since 1978

Last night’s annual meeting of Acton Parish Council  marked the end of an era as Chris Moss, the Council’s Chairman for 35 years stepped down from the role, and from the Council on which he has served since 1976.  Chris will not be idle.   I understand that, characteristically, he has not been able to resist taking on another job as a school governor, and he will of course remain busy with his work for Acton Parish Church. 

The new Chairman is Lyn Bloomfield, pictured on the left in the picture above, signing her consent to serve, with the Parish Clerk, Lisa Edwards.  Lyn seemed somewhat reluctant to take on the role, saying that she would be relying on other councillors for a lot of help!  Alan Sawyer is continuing to serve as Vice Chairman.

A number of new people have taken on the role of Parish Councillor for the next four years, and the average age of the council has fallen considerably!   I think that willingness from the next generation to take on this sort of responsibility must be welcomed, and a good spread of age and experience, such as that seen at Acton, is an ideal situation.  The full line up of new councillors comprises Sarah Dorrian, Trudy Fisher, Lisa Franks, Pete Edwards and former Parish Clerk, Christine Johnson.

From the left, Sarah Dorrian, Lyn Bloomfield, Trudy Fisher and Alan Sawyer

I am looking forward to working with the new Parish Council in the years to come.