There are 63 councillors in 31 wards - search by town below to find your councillor
Your councillors are also listed in the table below
These are shown in alphabetical order, sorted by ward name i.e. starting with Ampthill and ending with Westoning, Flitton, and Greenfield.
You can click on your councillor's name in the first column to learn more about them, their committee positions, and contact details.
Alternatively, you can:
- view our A-Z of councillors (sorted by surname, first name)
- view councillors by political party
Speaking to your councillor
All councils are led by democratically elected councillors who set the vision and direction, and represent their local community.
Councillors are responsible for making decisions on their behalf about local services and spending, including setting Council Tax.
Each councillor represents a specific area, called wards, and serves for four years.
You can contact your councillor by:
- telephone
- post
| Title | Political party | Committees |
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| Daniels, Paul - Northill | Conservative |
Councillor Daniels sits on the following committees:
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| Wye, Tracey - Potton | Independent Group |
Councillor Wye sits on the following committees:
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| Zerny, Adam - Potton | Independent Group |
Councillor Zerny sits on the following committees:
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| Ford, Simon - Sandy | The Central Bedfordshire Community Network |
Councillor Ford sits on the following committees:
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| Bell, Sue - Sandy | The Central Bedfordshire Community Network |
Councillor Bell sits on the following committees:
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| Pashby, Robert - Sandy | The Central Bedfordshire Community Network |
Councillor Pashby sits on the following committees:
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| Brown, Anthony - Shefford | Conservative |
Councillor Brown sits on the following committees: |
| Liddiard, Mark - Shefford | Conservative |
Councillor Liddiard sits on the following committees:
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| Woodfine, Kathryn - Stotfold | The Central Bedfordshire Community Network |
Councillor Woodfine sits on the following committees:
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| Mason, Marion Ann – Stotfold | Reform UK |
Find your councillor by postcode search
If you don't know who your councillor is, you can find out by searching on My Central Bedfordshire using your post code.
Becoming a councillor
About the role of a councillor
All councils are led by democratically elected councillors who set the vision and direction and represent their local community.
Central Bedfordshire Council comprises of 63 councillors.
Councillors are elected to the local council to represent their own local community, so they must either live or work in the area.
Each councillor has their own reasons for running but the role offers the chance to make a huge difference to the quality of life for people in your local area. Being an effective councillor requires both commitment and hard work. Councillors have to balance the needs and interests of residents, the political party they represent (if any) and the council.
The councillor’s role centres around community leadership and engagement, and responsibilities include:
- representing the ward for which they are elected
- decision-making - developing and reviewing council policy
- scrutinising decisions taken by the councillors on the executive or cabinet
- regulatory, quasi-judicial and statutory duties
If you are interested in becoming a councillor, then we recommend you read the guidance on the GOV.UK website.
Take a look at our Becoming a Central Bedfordshire Councillor guide (PDF), which will help you decide if you're interested in standing as a representative of your community, in the next local elections on 4 May 2023.
You can also view a video of our councillors talking about their experiences as local councillors in Central Bedfordshire.
If you do decide to stand as a candidate or if you are successfully elected then it is not expected that you will experience any problems when running of office or during your time in office. Indeed most Councillors will not experience any problems. However, we have produced some guidance for candidates and Members to help reduce any risks. These include:
More information and guidance for Members and candidates can also be found on the Local Government Association’s website.