The Staff

I was born and raised locally in Roadwater and moved to Watchet in 2015. Myself and my family enjoy the community spirit of the town. I attended the local West Somerset Community College where I obtained a Distinction in Advanced business studies A-Level. I then went on to work for the Banking industry for 11 years where I progressed to a fully qualified mortgage adviser. Starting work for the council as admin support officer in 2016 I was promoted within the year to Clerical Officer. In 2022 I was promoted to Deputy Clerk, during this time I obtained my Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) qualification. In January 2024 I became Town Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer after the departure of the Town Clerk.

After leaving school in Minehead, I studied for a City & Guilds in childcare and my work placement for two years was at Knights Templar Playgroup, as it was then known. My main working environment since has been office based, as a receptionist/admin for a local construction company and a legal secretary for a firm of solicitors in Minehead. I lived in Cyprus for a couple of years with my husband and young children and now live in Bishops Lydeard. I joined Watchet Town Council as Receptionist/Admin in June 2019 and was promoted to Assets Co-ordinator in April 2022. My main duties are to manage the bookings for the West Street Residents Car Park, Watchet Community Centre, allotments, Esplanade bookings and gazebo hire. I also provide administrative support to the Clerk by dealing with the booking paperwork on behalf of the Watchet Cemetery Burial Authority.

I started work for the Town Council in January 2024 as the Community Vehicle Co-Ordinator and since also become Enquires, I am your first contact if you were to call or email us with an enquiry. I also manage the Wednesday Markets that run throughout the warmer months and co-ordinate the Community Car. Originally from Taunton I've lived in Watchet since 2012 and prior to my Job at Watchet Town Council after qualifying as a Interior designer in 2002 I was a Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Designer.

I moved to Watchet 13 yrs ago and have run a successful business and raised my son here ever since. Prior to this I lived in London and mainland Europe working for a number of television and media corporations including MTV Networks, Nickelodeon and Disney as a Creative Director - looking after their branding and On Air promotions. The move South West, was prompted by the arrival of my son and wanting to be closer to family and to be part of a real community - which I’ve definitely found in Watchet. I started working for Watchet Town Council as Deputy Clerk at the Start of 2024. I manage and organize Committee meetings for Environment and Planning, Recreation and Tourism and Asset Management and support the Town Clerk in her role. I can genuinely say it’s amazing to be able to affect change and help people on a daily basis with what we do.