Town Councillors

Cllr Claire Cozler – Chairman

Heysham North Ward │ Labour

☎ TBC ✉ claire.cozler@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

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Cllr Paul Hart – Vice Chairman

Poulton Ward │ Liberal Democrats

☎ 07961738325 ✉ paul.hart@morecambe.gov.uk

I have spent the vast majority of my life living and working in Poulton. Morecambe in general, but especially Poulton, has been very good to me and it is a great honour be a Councillor for the area. I have spent almost all my working life in business and I understand what Morecambe needs from local government if it is to be successful. If we cannot be proud of the way our town looks we cannot expect others to like it, and I am working all the time to improve conditions for both residents and visitors.

Cllr Christian Ainscough

Harbour Ward │ Labour

☎ TBC ✉ christian.ainscough@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

Cllr Joanne Ainscough

Harbour Ward │ Labour

☎ 07946 060380 ✉ joanne.ainscough@morecambe.gov.uk

Joanne was born in Morecambe back in the mists of time when we still had a maternity unit at the Queen Vic. Her family have long roots in the town especially in the West End and she grew up in Torrisholme, attending Morecambe High. Married to Christian, she has two children and two step-children, all now grown.This town and its people are very dear to her and wants her time on Morecambe Town Council to really see it thrive in a sustainable and equitable way, ensuring opportunities are available for all. Her background is in software engineering but recently completed a Masters in Sustainable Food and Natural Resources. She is a keen community activist with particular interests in food waste, food and fuel poverty, community regeneration and wealth building, equality and environmental responsibility.

Cllr Dan Blacow

Westgate Ward │ Morecambe Bay Independents

☎ TBC ✉ dan.blacow@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to follow.

Cllr David Bottoms

Bare North Ward │ Morecambe Bay Independents

☎ TBC ✉ david.bottoms@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

Cllr Lee Bradbury

Bare North Ward │ Morecambe Bay Independents

☎ TBC ✉ lee.bradbury@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

Cllr Patricia Clarke

Heysham North Ward │ Independent

☎ 01524 415125 ✉ patricia.clarke@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to follow.

Cllr Brett Cooper

Torrisholme Ward │ Morecambe Bay Independents

☎ TBC ✉ brett.cooper@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

Cllr Faye Cooper

Torrisholme Ward │ Morecambe Bay Independents

☎ TBC ✉ faye.cooper@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

Cllr Roger Dennison

Bare South East Ward │ Morecambe Bay Independents

☎ 01524 417710 ✉ roger.dennison@morecambe.gov.uk

Married to Glenys, Roger has two sons with a career in local government spanning over thirty years. Roger is passionate about representing local people and finding solutions to problems that arise within the community. Roger volunteers with the Bloomers, Cub Scouts and is an active Armed Forces Champion.

Cllr Wayne Dixon

Westgate Ward │ Morecambe Bay Independents

☎ TBC ✉ wayne.dixon@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

Cllr Keri Gee

Westgate Ward │ Morecambe Bay Independents

☎ TBC ✉ keri.gee@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

Cllr John Goodrich

Out Moss Lane Ward │ Labour

☎ TBC ✉ john.goodrich@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

Cllr John Hanson

Harbour Ward │ Labour

☎ TBC ✉ john.hanson@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

Cllr Clark Kent

Heysham North Ward │ Morecambe Bay Independents

☎ TBC ✉ clark.kent@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

Cllr Deborah Knight

Westgate Ward │ Morecambe Bay Independents

☎ (to follow) ✉ deborah.knight@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

Cllr Geoff Knight

Bare South West Ward │ Morecambe Bay Independents

☎ (to follow) ✉ geoff.knight@morecambe.gov.uk

Geoff has recently retired following 25 years employment in the Financial Services Industry for a multinational company.Geoff has 28 years service as a district councillor, was a founder member of Morecambe Town Council and was made an Honorary Alderman in 2023. He has for many years been a senior figure in the Local Government Association in Westminster and represented the UK as a rapporteur on the EU Committee of the Regions from 2015-2020.

Cllr John Livermore

Poulton Ward │ Liberal Democrats

☎ (to follow) ✉ john.livermore@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

Cllr Margaret Pattison

Harbour Ward │ Labour

☎ 07896916216 ✉ margaret.pattison@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to follow.

Cllr Jim Pilling

Lune Drive Ward │ Liberal Democrats

☎ 07970904022 ✉ jim.pilling@morecambe.gov.uk

With a firm belief that the steps being taken by the Council will result in much more robust and transparent procedures from now on, Jim will be working hard to help ensure the authority is best serving the residents of Morecambe and especially the residents of Lune Drive ward. Jim endeavours to keep everyone informed of what is going on in the Council and encourages residents to inform him of any problems, concerns or ideas.

Cllr Jackie Rogerson

Torrisholme Ward │ Morecambe Bay Independents

☎ TBC ✉ jackie.rogerson@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

Cllr Jason Slater

Lowlands Road Ward │ Morecambe Bay Independents

☎ TBC ✉ jason.slater@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

Cllr Monika Stenneken

Poulton Ward │ Liberal Democrats

☎ TBC ✉ monika.stenneken@morecambe.gov.uk

Biography to come.

Cllr Russell Walsh

Bare North Ward │ Morecambe Bay Independents

☎ TBC ✉ russell.walsh@morecambe.gov.uk

Coming from a business background am now loving working in Bare where I was brought up, at my Barbers, Directors Cutz.

Have lived and worked in Morecambe for most of my life and want to see it reach its full potential, making the most of the Eden Project and ensuring value for ‘taxpayers’ money with full transparency and common-sense decisions.

Am so looking forward to seeing ‘Eden Morecambe’ open and am acutely aware that the right decisions need to be made for the rest of the Town to complement it.

Would love to see something that encourages people to stay in Morecambe on the Frontierland Site, ensure the Platform stays open and see the Winter Gardens re-open.

Cllr David Whitaker

Harbour Ward │ Labour

☎ 07884488671 ✉ david.whitaker@morecambe.gov.uk

David has lived in Morecambe most of his life and has been an active member of the community, including the local music scene (as many people will know David can play the trombone and reached Grade 8 with a merit). David works in social care for Lancashire County Council and has always been passionate about workers rights and fairness in the workplace. Wearing another hat, David has been a member of Lancaster City Council for a number of years and was very honoured to undertake his Mayoral Year in 2019-20 where he raised money for Defying Dementia. David is also a very keen cyclist and loves nothing more than cycling along our lovely promenade and speaking to people on the way.