Heath and Reach Parish Council - Areas of Responsibilities
The following table lists the responsibilities of each of our Parish Councillors and Officials together with their liaison duties with external businesses and organisations associated with the Parish of Heath and Reach.
For the year 2025- 2026
| Role | Council Members | Parish Officials |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL | ||
| Chairman | Cllr. Chris Reading | |
| Vice Chair | Cllr. Julie Bevans | |
| Parish Clerk & Cemetery Clerk | Sue Grierson-Hill | |
| Finance Committee | Cllr. Anna Inns - Chair Cllr. Julie Bevans Cllr. Terry Ellis Cllr. Chris Reading Cllr. Sarah Smith Cllr. Jess Webb Cllr. Steve White | |
| Planning & Environment Committee | Cllr. Anna Inns Cllr. Julie Bevans Cllr. Terry Ellis - Chair Cllr. Chris Reading Cllr. Sarah Smith Cllr. Jess Webb Cllr. Steve White | |
| Speedwatch | TBC | |
| Project Management | Parish Clerk | Barrie Simpson - Simplink Communications |
| Website & Social Media Management | Parish Clerk | Barrie Simpson - Simplink Communications |
| Child Protection and Safeguarding Lead | Parish Clerk | |
| Whistleblowing Lead - Child Protection and Safeguarding | Cllr. Chris Reading | |
| EXTERNAL | ||
| External Auditors | Mazars LLP | |
| Internal Auditor | Mrs. Julie Betts | |
| Allotments - Point of Contact | Cllr. Anna Inns | |
| Heath and Reach Allotment Trustees | Cllr. Anna Inns | |
| Bedfordshire Police | Cllr. Chris Reading | |
| CBC Parish Council Conferences | All Parish Councillors | |
| General Quarries | Cllr. Chris Reading | |
| Heath Village Barn | Parish Clerk | |
| Highways Liaison | Cllr. Chris Reading | |
| Rights of Way | Cllr. Chris Reading | |
| Rushmere Country Park | Cllr. Julie Bevan | |
| St Leonards Lower School | Cllr. Chris Reading | |
| Last updated: 11th March 2026 | ||
