Councillor Malcolm Brown

Liberal Democrat

20 Killyvarder Way
Boscoppa
St Austell
PL25 3DJ

07821154590

CouncillorMalcolm.Brown@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Malcolm Brown attended Truro School and the London School of Economics before beginning a forty-year career with Cornwall County Council as a Research and Policy Development Officer in Planning and the Chief Executive’s Department. During this time, he served on a number of committees that assisted the Office for National Statistics in planning censuses and developing neighbourhood statistics, and he was appointed as an observer for the inaugural censuses in Moldova and Kosovo.

He served as a Restormel Borough Councillor from 1987 to 2009, during which he chaired the Leisure Services Committee and later the Planning Committee. Following the abolition of the council, he was appointed an Honorary Alderman. Cllr Brown subsequently represented Bethel as a Cornwall Councillor for eight years, where he chaired the Licensing Act Committee and later the committee responsible for reviewing Cornwall’s community governance arrangements. In recognition of his public service, he was awarded an OBE in 1978. In 2025, he became a board member of the Cornwall Association of Local Councils. He has been a St Austell Town Councillor since 2012.

Cllr Brown chairs the Planning and Regeneration Committee and sits on the Finance & General Purposes Committee, the Climate & Environment Committee, and the Staffing Committee.

Councillor Richard Clemo

Independent

07711477189

CouncillorRichard.Clemo@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Richard Clemo has been a member of St Austell Town Council since 2021. He was born and raised in the St Austell area and lives locally with his family.

He is a qualified accountant and runs a business in the Pentewan Valley. He is also a trustee of St Austell Arts Centre and the 3 Bays Wildlife Group.

Cllr Clemo sits on the Community Committee and the Finance & General Purposes Committee.

Councillor Anita Cohen

Labour

07871060969

CouncillorAnita.Cohen@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Anita Cohen has previously served two terms on St Austell Town Council and is now serving her third term. She has lived in the St Austell area all her life and enjoys spending time with her family.

Cllr Cohen sits on the Community Committee, the Finance & General Purposes Committee, and the Climate & Environment Committee.

Councillor Crystal Pearce JP

Independent

07714207597

CouncillorCrystal.Pearce@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Crystal Pearce has been a St Austell Town Councillor since 2017, representing Bethel and Holmbush as an Independent. She has a particular interest in homelessness, town centre development, and collaborative working with Pentewan Valley Parish Council, where she was born.

She is a trained psychotherapist specialising in relationship counselling and has served as a Justice of the Peace for many years. She also sits on the Standards Committee of Cornwall Council.

Cllr Pearce sits on the Community Committee, the Finance & General Purposes Committee, the Climate & Environment Committee, and the Staffing Committee.

Councillor Jeremy Preece

Labour

43 Highfield Avenue
St Austell
Cornwall
PL25 4SW

07880948494

CouncillorJeremy.Preece@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Jeremy Preece and his wife admired St Austell for many years before moving to the town in 2018. Prior to relocating, he served as a councillor for Aldershot on Rushmoor Borough Council for four years. He has been a St Austell Town Councillor for Bethel and Holmbush since 2023.

His professional background is in training, including designing and delivering training programmes, analysing training needs, and writing e‑learning materials. He has worked with government departments, the military, the NHS, the financial sector, and civil aviation.

Now fully retired, he is able to devote his time and energy to council work.

Cllr Preece sits on the Planning & Regeneration Committee, the Community Committee, and the Finance & General Purposes Committee.

Councillor Jordan Rowse

Conservative

07908704835

Cllr.Jordan.Rowse@cornwall.gov.uk

Cllr Jordan Rowse has been the Cornwall Councillor and a St Austell Town Councillor for Bethel and Holmbush since 2021, and has served as a Member of Cornwall Council since 2017. He served as Vice Chairman of Cornwall Council from 2021 to 2025.

At Cornwall Council, he sits on the Central Planning Committee for Mid Cornwall and the Constitution and Governance Committee. He was born in the St Austell Bay area and has lived there all his life, residing in Bethel where he is raising his family.

Outside his council roles, he works as a consultant in the utilities, renewables, and decarbonisation sectors, specialising in major infrastructure projects.

Cllr Rowse sits on the Community Committee, the Finance & General Purposes Committee, and the Staffing Committee.

Councillor Ethan Stephens (Deputy Mayor - elected 2025)

Independent

07843093758

CouncillorEthan.Stephens@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Ethan Stephens attended Poltair School and St Austell College, where he met his wife. He has a strong connection to the local area and lives locally with his wife and children.

He has a particular interest in sustainable development, environmental protection, and supporting community‑led initiatives, and is committed to representing residents’ views and contributing to the long‑term wellbeing of the town.

Cllr Stephens sits on the Planning & Regeneration Committee, the Community Committee, and the Climate & Environment Committee.

Councillor Mark Gray

Liberal Democrat

07971805416

CouncillorMark.Gray@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Mark Gray has represented St Austell Central and Gover since his election at a by‑election in 2023. He previously served for twelve years on Oxfordshire County Council as Cabinet Lead for Communities.

He has a lifelong interest in politics and environmental issues and is a member of several community groups, including St Austell Arts Centre.

Cllr Gray chairs the Finance & General Purposes Committee, and sits on the Planning & Regeneration Committee and the Climate & Environment Committee.

Councillor Colin Hamilton (Mayor - elected 2025)

Conservative

07880790351

CouncillorColin.Hamilton@staustell-tc.gov.uk

CCllr Colin Hamilton was elected to St Austell Town Council in May 2021 and served as Town Mayor for the 2025–2026 municipal year. He is Cornish born and bred, having been raised in Newquay, with strong family connections in Nanpean and St Austell.

He served for 35 years as an Engineering Officer in the Royal Air Force, retiring in 2006 from the Aircraft Test and Evaluation Centre at Boscombe Down. He subsequently worked for nine years with the Ministry of Defence as a consultant on procurement processes, future programmes, and technical requirements.

He is President of both the St Austell Branch of the Royal British Legion and the St Austell Sea Cadets, and remains a Chartered Engineer.

Cllr Hamilton chairs the Staffing Committee, and sits on the Planning & Regeneration Committee, the Community Committee, the Finance & General Purposes Committee, and the Climate & Environment Committee.

Councillor Maggi Hawken

Labour

07494024744

CouncillorMaggi.Hawken@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Maggi Hawken has represented St Austell Central and Gover for the Labour Party since 2025.

Cllr Hawken sits on the Community Committee and the Climate & Environment Committee.

Councillor Oliver Kimber

Conservative

CouncillorOliver.Kimber@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Oliver Kimber has represented St Austell Central and Gover for the Conservative Party since 2025.

Cllr Kimber sits on the Planning & Regeneration Committee, the Community Committee, the Finance & General Purposes Committee, and the Climate & Environment Committee.

Councillor Sean Marshall

Independent

25 Beech Road
St Austell
PL25 4TS

07918683410

CouncillorSean.Marshall@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Sean Marshall has represented St Austell Central and Gover since 2025 and serves as an Independent councillor.

Cllr Marshall sits on the Planning & Regeneration Committee and the Finance & General Purposes Committee.

Councillor Richard Whitehouse

Independent

CouncillorRichard.Whitehouse@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Richard Whitehouse was born in Cornwall and grew up in St Austell, attending St Mewan and Penrice Schools as well as St Austell College. He has had a long career as a journalist, including almost twenty years working for the Cornish Guardian and other Cornish newspapers, during which he covered local councils and politics extensively.

He now works as a Media Officer for a national children’s charity. He was first elected to represent the Central & Gover Ward in 2025 and is also a member of St Austell Bay Parish Council.

Cllr Whitehouse sits on the Planning & Regeneration Committee, the Community Committee, and the Finance & General Purposes Committee.

Councillor Julian Young

Liberal Democrat

5 Westbourne Drive
St Austell
PL25 5EA

07768143438

CouncillorJulian.Young@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Julian Young was first elected to public office in May 2021. He served as Deputy Mayor from 2023 to 2024 and was elected Mayor for the 2024–2025 municipal year. During his mayoral term, he supported and raised funds for his chosen local charities: Kernow Young Carers, Cornwall Blood Bikes, and Cornwall Air Ambulance.

A resident of St Austell since 2007, he has a professional background in the audio‑visual industry and currently works as European Technical Sales Manager for a company manufacturing professional assistive listening products.

In addition to his civic duties, he is a passionate music fan and enjoys attending local theatrical productions and supporting regional bands whenever possible.

Cllr Young sits on the Planning & Regeneration Committee, the Community Committee, the Finance & General Purposes Committee, and the Staffing Committee..

Councillor Jackie Bull

Liberal Democrat

4 Chandlers Walk
Charlestown Road
St Austell
PL25 3NB

01726 74619 or 07800732558

CouncillorJackie.Bull@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Jackie Bull attended St Austell Grammar School and had a career in the clay industry. She has served as a councillor for Restormel Borough Council, Cornwall County Council, Cornwall Council, and St Austell Town Council over a period of 24 years.

She was the last Mayor of Restormel and subsequently served as Mayor of St Austell Town. Among many roles during her public service, she also chaired the Cornwall Council Planning Committee.

Cllr Bull sits on the Planning & Regeneration Committee and the Staffing Committee.

Councillor Andrea Lanxon

Labour

16 Prince Charles Road
St Austell
PL25 4JL

01726 74640

CouncillorAndrea.Lanxon@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Andrea Lanxon was first elected in 2015 and has previously served as both Deputy Mayor and Mayor of St Austell. She was born and grew up in the St Austell area and feels privileged to represent the community in which she lives.

During her working life, primarily in the print industry, she was elected to a wide range of roles within the Graphical, Paper and Media Union, progressing from workplace and regional committees to the National Executive. She was also involved with the South West TUC for many years. In addition, she served as Treasurer and Events Organiser for the Poltair Residents’ Association for 20 years and, in recognition of her community work, was awarded a Civic Award by Cornwall Council.

She is currently a member of the South West Peninsula Co‑operative Party Council and President of St John Ambulance, St Austell Unit. She is keen to help with local issues and improvements that benefit the town.

Cllr Lanxon sits on the Planning & Regeneration Committee, the Finance & General Purposes Committee, and Staffing Committee.

Councillor Jenny Lingham

Liberal Democrat

5 Westbourne Drive
St Austell
PL25 5EA

07967386472

CouncillorJenny.Lingham@staustell-tc.gov.uk

llr Jenny Lingham was elected to St Austell Town Council in May 2025. During the 2024–2025 mayoral year, she was closely involved in supporting a range of collaborative community events. This included leading the delivery of a family fun day, working closely with the Cornwall Council Community Area Partnership Co‑ordinator, and liaising with local providers and service users to promote shared understanding and a strong sense of community identity.

Her professional career spans over thirty years in education, working as a teacher, trainer, senior leader, and international schools inspector. Her specialist areas include inclusive learning, additional learning support, and specialist examinations assessment.

She was previously a keen runner but, following two hip replacements, has since found enjoyment and wellbeing through yoga and swimming.

Cllr Lingham sits on the Planning & Regeneration Committee and the Community Committee.

Councillor Stephen Nott

Independent

CouncillorStephen.Nott@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Stephen Nott became deaf at the age of seven and has spent much of his life in the local area. He has longstanding associations with the Scouts, Sea Cadets, the Lions, and a number of organisations linked to deafness and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

His most recent professional role was as a Work‑Related Learning Co‑ordinator and Administrator at the Deaf Academy. Having run several businesses, worked across different industries, and travelled widely, he brings a broad depth of knowledge and experience. He recently achieved a BA (Hons) First Class degree in Criminology and Psychology, a significant achievement for someone with no residual hearing.

This is his second term as a councillor, and he serves as a proactive Independent.

Cllr Nott sits on the Community Committee and the Climate & Environment Committee.

Councillor Tina Taylor

Independent

07920024283

CouncillorTina.Taylor@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Tina Taylor was elected to St Austell Town Council in May 2025 and has lived in St Austell since 1999. She has a professional background in support work relating to disability, autism, and mental health, and is particularly passionate about equality, inclusion, and improving access for all.

Her focus is on advocating for the protection and provision of services for vulnerable and marginalised groups within the local community, with particular emphasis on fully inclusive parks, wheelchair‑accessible spaces, and safe routes for wheelchair users and pedestrians.

She voluntarily organises large‑scale, accessible community art exhibitions that promote inclusion and strengthen community spirit by bringing people together through art. She also runs the community group Inclusive St Austell, which works to ensure marginalised groups are included and represented. In addition, she is actively involved with the Friends of Polkyth Hydrotherapy Pool, supporting the project in recognition of the significant health and disability benefits hydrotherapy offers to the community.

Cllr Taylor sits on the Community Committee and the Climate & Environment Committee.

Councillor Mike Thompson

Independent

17 Ranelagh Road
St Austell
PL25 4NS

07505952790

CouncillorMike.Thompson@staustell-tc.gov.uk

Cllr Mike Thompson has represented St Austell Poltair and Mount Charles as an Independent councillor since May 2025.

Cllr Thompson sits on the Planning & Regeneration Committee, the Community Committee, and the Finance & General Purposes Committee.