Parish Council Members

Clerk

Ellie moved to the parish in 2022 and is passionate about living in Luddington.

She has a keen interest in wildlife and enjoys being an active member of the community, participating in various local social events. Currently, she is studying for a degree in psychology and has a background in team management.

Ellie possesses strong attention to detail, communication, and organisation skills. These qualities will enable her to effectively oversee the council’s administrative functions, allowing the council to focus on its essential responsibilities.

Cllr Andy Hibbitt

Chair of PATCH Working Group

Member of CIL, Budget and HR Working Groups

Andy has been a resident of the Parish since 2013, living in Dodwell and first joined the CIL and PATCH working groups before being co-opted as a Councillor in March 2021.

Cllr Rob Carey

Acting RFO

Chair of the Bridle Meadows Working Group

Member of CEAP, CIL, Policies, Budget and HR Working Groups

I hail from Windsor and grew up in a village just outside the town. I married Nicola in 1981 and we lived in that same village from 1984 until we moved to Luddington in the summer of 2022.

I qualified as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor in 1982 and worked predominantly in London with a number periods of
working abroad. I retired in 2016 and with my wife formed a Quantity Surveying consultancy which we are now slowly winding down.

Our passion is our family, we have two sons and currently three grandsons.  I have an interest in most sports, mainly golf these days, I was golf club captain at Eton College Golf Club
in 2007. Additionally, I have undertaken a lot of DIY including designing and self-building an extension and garage to our previous house. I have also made, from a kit, a Westfield sports car.

Cllr Rod Barnett

Member of PATCH working Group

I was born in Sheep Street in Stratford on Avon over 70 years ago and bought my first house, Garden Cottages off Shakespeare Street in the late 60’s. I spent two years at Leamington Art School in the 60’s after which I worked in advertising agencies as a Graphic Designer before becoming a Portrait and Wedding Photographer specialising in Portraits in the Home Photography.

This involved cold calling, booking to take photographs of children, families, pets etc and then returning week/ten days later to sell packs of photographs. My experience of cold calling also allowed me to work for many well known companies selling their services door to door over the years.

I was a Luddington Parish Councillor for around ten years from 1999 and enjoyed helping the local community and now retired feel I have the time and energy to help the local community as a Parish Councillor once again.

Cllr Linda Wright

Chair of Budget & Policies working Groups.

Member of CEAP and HR working groups.

I first visited Luddington in 1989, when my parents purchased a house by the river in the Parish. I loved Luddington, and the location of my parent’s house so, when they came to sell, in 2019, I jumped at the chance to purchase it.

My working life has been varied. On leaving school I worked for the Post Office for several years and worked towards a Diploma in Management. On leaving the Post Office I spent several years as the live in manager of a residential home for the elderly. I took redundancy when the home was sold and went on to run my own catering business, which I sold after about 7 years. I now work as a freelance bookkeeper, which is intended to provide me with a good work/life balance.

Away from working I enjoy walking, cycling, running, horse riding (when I get the opportunity), gardening, entertaining and musical theatre. I have a great love of the outdoors and nature and I am passionate about supporting wildlife, the river and the rural environment.

Cllr Peter Murtagh

Chair of the CIL working group.

Member of PATCH. Policies and Bridle Meadows working Groups

Born in London, lived and worked thereabouts until I moved into the beautiful Conservation Area of Luddington Village in the February snow of 2018.

Trained as a mechanical engineer before moving into marketing.

Spent 30 years setting up and running a successful Marketing, Print and Graphic Design business.

After selling my company, I spent some time in property renovation as a contract and project manager, consultant in the building industry.

Since arriving in the area, I have, with my partner, become very interested in Wildlife and habitat restoration brought on by the obvious signs of global warming and concern for the future.

Other interests I still hold one Nonexecutive directorship and run a small private Property rental business then it’s mainly sporting. Football I was a player then a coach, Cricket a player, Rugby mainly a spectator and Tennis has been brought into my life by my partner and neighbours.

I really hope to make a positive difference to our shared beautiful home and to improve our environment for the benefit of our parishioners and future generations.

I consider myself privileged to live in such a beautiful location.

Cllr Alex Wood

Chair of CEAP working Group

Member of CIL and Bridle Meadows working group

I moved to Luddington in 2022, settling in the Bridle Meadows development. I’ve grown to love the area and want to ensure it remains a vibrant and welcoming place for all residents. I believe that my background in policing, my problem-solving skills, make me well-equipped to help address local issues and work with others to find effective solutions.

Joining the Parish Council gives me the opportunity to play an active role in protecting the area’s unique character and ensuring that future development aligns with the needs and desires of the community. I am eager to be involved in decisions that have a direct impact on the lives of my neighbours and to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the area. I also look forward to working alongside the other parish council members to understand different perspectives on issues and collaborate towards making informed and thoughtful decisions.

Outside of my academic and professional life, I enjoy playing rugby with Shottery RFC. I also have a deep interest in history, particularly the rich history of the area, and I love visiting historical buildings to learn more about the past.