Council Staff

Mrs Claire Parry
Assistant Clerk/Planning Clerk

Claire has worked for the Parish Council since 1991.  She is married and has a son and daughter.  Her hobbies include cake making/decorating and walking.

Ms Emma Haig
Administrative Assistant

Lived in Grove for 5 years, has a daughter called Beth and a son called Dylan. Hobbies include cycling, walking and mosaics.

Mr Graham Mundy
Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer

Graham retired from the Army in July 2004 after 24 years of service.  He is married to Cathy and has two daughters.  Graham has lived in Grove (off and on) since 1997.  Hobbies include DIY, Camping Holidays and most sports.

Mr John Cairns
Head of ground staff

John has been working for the Parish Council since 2000. He's married and has two grown up daughters. He has lived in Grove for 30 years and John's hobbies include martial arts, cycling, walking, gardening and reading.

Mr Ken Castle
Grounds/Maintenance

Ken has been working for the Grove Parish Council since May 2004.

Mr Pete Ring
Weekend Litter Warden

Pete has been working for the Council since November 2007, and clears litter from Council owned play areas on a Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Mr Philip Wilson
Grounds/Maintenance

Philip has worked for Grove Parish Council since July 2004.  He's single and has lived in Grove all of his life. Philip's interests include motorcycle racing, the countryside, and he has been a long term member of the World Wide Fund for Nature.

Mr Roy Benge
Litter warden

Roy has been working part-time for the Grove Parish Council since 1991. He's Married to Helen and has two sons (both married). Roy keeps pigeons for a hobby and likes to spend time with his family.