Members - Martham Parish Council

Your Parish Councillors

Bob Fossey (Chairman) 07540 119170 Email

I moved to Martham from Beccles in the early 1980s. I have two grown-up children who both went to school in Martham and I have three grandchildren. I am semi-retired, I work part-time for the National Trust and also as a volunteer. My main hobbies are cycling and running. I enjoy talking to people and continuing to learn.

All councillors have to make a declaration of personal interests which can be found on the Great Yarmouth Borough Council website once updated here. A copy of these records are also kept by the Parish Council.

Colin Starking’s (Vice-Chairman) 01493 748401 email

I have lived in Martham since 1971, now retired having worked in agriculture and road transport. I have two children and two grandchildren. I am interested in the environment and bowling at Martham Bowls Club.

Ian Bradford – 07717 838038 Email

I became a Councillor in May 2012. I moved to Martham from South London in 1980 and have lived here ever since, I have three children. I worked for Granada TV for 30 years before starting Premier Electronics in 2004. I am Chairman of Martham Football Club and a Trustee on Martham Boat Dyke Trust and Chairman of Martham Playing Field Committee. I very much enjoy Village life and will endeavour to keep the Community spirit going.

Sharon Coates Email

Telephone: 07746769139

I moved to Martham in 2013 after 30 years living in various parts of the UK and abroad. I had links to Martham, as my Great Grandmother had lived here for several years. I have worked as a nurse, since moving to the county, and worked in GP practices in the area. I am now semi retired, although still working occasional bank shifts. Hobbies include sailing, walking and holidays in our caravan. I have always volunteered for various projects, such as the community plan and on village litter collection days. I am currently working on the village defibrillator project, helping organising fund raising events over this year.

Graham Bye – 01493 740132 Email

I have lived in the village since 1976. My interests include gardening and allotments. I enjoy walking my dog in the village and I joined the Parish Council in 2021 to work towards increasing the village community spirit.

Andy Neave

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I joined the council to serve the local community and help with the allotments. I have been in customer service work all my life and I am good listener as I am able to consider facts and evidence to make informed decisions.

Andy Wilson

I retired to Martham from Kent just over three years ago with my wife. I have three grown up children, and three grandchildren. I spent most of my working life as a sales and marketing manager within the brewing industry.

I thoroughly enjoy my village life, playing and being actively involved with the community.

My hobbies include Probus, clay pigeon shooting and playing indoor and outdoor bowls.

My goal is to increase the pride in Martham.

Jack Horner-Glister

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Chris Overton – 07985 161527

In my career I have worked as a Senior Foreman for five years managing work rotas and job allocations for home removals. As a Bus Driver for 21 years I dealt with the general public on a daily basis. for 15 of these years I was a member of the Garage Unite Union Committee as the Ballot Officer. I joined the council to get involved in the day to day works of the Parish and to help improve the village in any way possible, not only for residents but also for visitors. I ultimately want to give back to the community.