Introduction
The Council is the first tier in local government, on an equal par with the Unity Authority.
As all the members of the Council are local we are well placed to deal with local issues.
General Enquiries
Michala Bailey
Clerk to Chale Parish Council-
07854 232 216
Meet the Councillors
Dave Stewart
ChairmanDeclaration of Interest
View/Download- 1 Chatfeild Road, Niton
- Isle of Wight, PO38 2DR
Pete Gosling
Vice-ChairmanJenny and I moved to Chale in October 2016,coming from New Milton. We grew up in Lymington and attended Brockenhurst college. I am a semi retired landscape gardener ,still working 3 days a week on the mainland for my old company which I started 40 years ago.
Declaration of Interest
View/Download- Cedar Rise,T
- Emmett Hill, Chale Green, PO382J
Dr Jeremy Lockwood
Parish CouncillorI am a retired General Practitioner who moved to Chale seven years ago, with my wife Patricia. I am currently a postgraduate researcher with the University of Portsmouth and the Natural History Museum in London, with a special interest in the dinosaurs of the Isle of Wight
Declaration of Interest
View/Download- Walnut Tree Cottage, Chale Green
- Isle of Wight, PO38 2JR
Chris Parker
Parish CouncillorI am a retired lawyer. My wife Jenny and I have been in the village since 2004 and our house on Blythe Shute has been our home since 2015. We are members of The Friends of Ventnor Botanic Garden, where we volunteer, and we attend the concerts held by West Wight Arts Association whenever we can. I am a member of the island branches of Amnesty International and the European Movement
Declaration of Interest
View/Download- Thornbury House, Blythe Shute,
- Chale. PO38 2JR
Lynda Burroughs
Parish CouncillorI have had two main careers in my life, one as an Early Years Practitioner / Manager, and the other in Electronics production. I am married with 3 sons, the youngest of which has Autism, hence my interest in the needs of Children and Adults with Special Educational, Learning & Life-skills requirements, and I promote opportunities to support this.
I have lived in Chale for over 60 years and I am currently the President of Chale WI. I also sing in a band!
Declaration of Interest
View/Download- 2 Pyle Dairy, Atherfield Road,
- Chale. PO38 2LP
Claire Critchison
Ward CouncillorWard councillor for Chale, Niton & Shorwell
- Bevois Farm, Laceys Lane
- Niton, Isle of Wight, PO38 2DN