Town Council Staff
Town Clerk and Proper Officer - Ken Dry
- Overall management of the running of the town council’s business.
- Guides the town council on policy, legal and procedural issues.
- Management of town council staff and external contractors
- Responsible for agendas and minutes for meetings of the Council and its committees and for the preparation of reports
- Responsible for all press, marketing and publicity matters
Working Hours, 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday (principally)
Contact: ken.dry@newhaventowncouncil.gov.uk
Deputy Town Clerk - Maxine Fifield
Working Hours, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Contact: maxine.fifield@newhaventowncouncil.gov.uk
Responsible Finance Officer - Alison Campbell
- Designated officer responsible for Section 151 of the Local Government Act 1972 (financial management)
- Responsible for ensuring that the Council complies with current financial legislation
- Responsible for the preparation of the Budget and the Precept request
- Keeps the Council’s accounts and prepares records for audit and VAT purposes
Working Hours, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 2.30pm
Administration & Finance Officer - Sarah Edwards
- Deals with day to day enquiries
- Bookings for the Town Council’s social centres
- Cemetery administration
- Allotment administration
- General administration and projects
Working Hours, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm
Contact: sarah.edwards@newhaventowncouncil.gov.uk
Communications and Events Officer - Steph Georgalakis
- Maintains website & social media
- Produces 'Newhaven Matters'
- Organises Town Council community events
- Supports Town Mayor
- General administration and projects
- Deals with day to day enquiries
Working Hours, Monday to Friday 10.30am to 3.30pm
Contact: steph.georgalakis@newhaventowncouncil.gov.uk
Amenities Officer - Kevin Lewry
- To maintain the Town Council’s offices and social centres to a high standard of cleanliness and repair
- To ensure the Town Council’s outdoor spaces are maintained to a high standard
- To ensure that the Town Council’s noticeboards are kept up to date
Working Hours, 37 hours a week (principally Monday to Friday)
Also contact: admin@newhaventowncouncil.gov.uk
Town Council offices, 18 Fort Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9QE
Tel: 01273 516100, Fax: 01273 611175