Your Parish Councillors
Bob Fossey (Chairman) 07748630073 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.
Ian Bradford 01493 748358 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.
Paul Hooper 01493 748474 Email
I became a Councillor in May 2012. I have lived in the village since 1984. I am married and have three children and six grandchildren. My interest is in planning and how it will effect our village.
Vicky Smith 01493 249599 email
“I’ve lived in Martham since 2007 and work for a charity. I’ve spent many years volunteering as a digital champion supporting people to get online. Since becoming a Parish Councillor in 2013, I’ve been a member of the Parish Council’s Communications sub-committee. This group works to improve how easy it is to contact the council, keep up to date on Council news, have your say and take action.”
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.
Terry Watson 01493 748559 Email
I have served on the Council since April 1996. Married with two children. I enjoy sport, freshwater and sea angling. I am Vice-Chairman of Potter Heigham Sea Angling Club and was Chairman of Martham Kings’ Arms Bowls Club, which I have been a member of for over 35 years.
Adam Sayer 07920486037 Email
I have lived in the village since 1969. All three of my children went through Martham schools, and I sat on the governors at the 1st school when they were each there. I have joined the council after finally deciding to try and help from a position of knowledge and influence – rather than moan from behind a keyboard!
Lee Pallett – 07798 724244 Email
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I have lived in Martham for 23 years. I have four children that have grown up in the village. My hobbies are motorbikes, DIY, and a bit of gardening. I joined the Parish Council to try and continue making Martham a great village to live in.
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.
All councillors have to make a declaration of personal interests which can be found here.
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.