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Who we are
Find out who is on the Langstone Community Council

 

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ALAN HENDERSON (Chairman 2008-9) – 01633 413020 - Born in 1949 in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, Alan is married to a School Teacher (Janice) and one son Ross. Alan & his family relocated to Llanmartin in 1991 to work for the economic regeneration arm of Corus until his early retirement in 2005. He now keeps himself fully occupied in the garden/ home as well as driving his Caterham 7 at local race meetings.

 

SALLIE MOGFORD (Vice-Chairman 2008-9)- 01633 413531 - I work at the Office for National Statistics and I have lived in Langstone for 6 years. I am married to Ray who is a Marketing Manager and we have a 7-year old son called Jonathan who attends Langstone Primary School. I have a great affection for Langstone and the surrounding areas and I am committed to helping to build a strong, proud community at Langstone, and to help lift the profile and general appearance of the village.

 

CAROL BRYANT - Carol was co-opted as a Community Councillor in January 2008. She lives in Llandevaud with her husband, John having moved there in 2007.

 

 

 

YNYS ANN EDWARDS - Elected in 2008. Married to Kenneth with two grown up daughters she is a retired systems analyst and has lived in Langstone since 2001. Her hobbies include walking, running, gardening and the U3A. Ynys joined the Council to be involved more in the Community and to be part of local decision making.

 

 

 

 

 

TONY HAYCOCK - 01633 413171 - Tony Haycock has been a Community Councillor for about 12 years. A civil engineer who moved to the village in 1974, he is married to Lis and they have two daughters and four grandchildren. Tony has recently taken over as Secretary to the Trustees of the Village Hall. He is the Webmaster for this site - you can email him at tony.haycock@talktalk.net

 

 

JOHN KENNETT - 01633 400464 - John is a past chairman and the longest serving member of the Community Council. A retired draughtsman, he has lived in Langstone for 45 years. He is deeply interested in natural history, being a member of the Gwent Ornithological Society and the Gwent Badger Group.

 

 

 

KEN LOWNDES - 01633 412502 - Ken and his wife Gwynnyth have been married for 52 years and live in Park End. He retired after working for 30 years with British Steel. Prior to that he was a deep sea engineer. Hobbies include golf, bowls and DIY.

 

 

LISA McMAIL - 01633 411032 - has lived in Priory Grove since June 2007. Married to Jeff with two daughters Kayla and Jessica, aged 11 and 7. Works as a Finance Manager for Leonard Cheshire Disability based in Llanhennock. Lisa is particularly interested in local issues affecting the residents of Langstone, for which as a Community Councillor, I can take forward the views of residents on a wide range of issues.

 

 

 

 

 

CHRIS MAINSHIP - 07815 744967

 

 

 

 

CHRISTINE PIKE - 01633 413512

 

 

MARY SANDERS - 01633 412842

My name is Mary Sanders. I have lived in Priory Gardens since 2005, having moved to Newport in 1966.

I am committed to working together with the Community Council and the residents of Langstone to help maintain the special character of our area.

 

 

BILL WOODS - 01633 413657 - Bill is also a leading light in the Old Hamlet of Llanmartin Residents Association and a member of Neighbourhood Watch. He is on the Village Plan Working Group. When not engrossed in community affairs Bill takes off with his wife in their camper.

 

 

ERIC MCKEAND - 01633 412833 - Eric is the Clerk to the Council having taken over the post on the retirement of Alan Brown, the previous incumbent. Before that, Eric had been a councillor for many years. He is also a Governor of Langstone School and Treasurer to the Trustees of the Village Hall.

 

 

DAVID ATWELL - 01633 413015 - One of the two City Councillors for the Langstone & Penhow ward, David is a regular attendee at Community Council meetings and his advice is highly valued. He is closely involved in the campaign to save the Underwood Leisure Centre.

 

 

 

SIMON LANE - 01633 413180 - Simon was first elected to the City Council in 2004. He is a regular attendee at Community Council meetings. Simon is always willing to provide background information and to make representations on our behalf.