Throughout the 42 years that Andy Aylott has lived in Stratton he has always been keen to promote village life and community involvement. During this time he has accumulated a wealth of experience and knowledge relating to local matters and concerns. Andy has been either councillor, chairman or vice chairman of Stratton Parish Council, for 19 of the last 23 years along with a 15 year stint as organiser of the Stratton Summer Fayre. Andy helped to start the current Stratton Youth Club and besides his present tenure as a parish councillor, his longest and still continuing service, is as the Chairman and Treasurer of the Stratton Village Hall Charity, a position he has held for some 30 years. Prior to retirement, Andy worked as a local authority accountant with Dorset County Council.
5 Carpenters Close
Stratton
DT2 9SR
01305 260054
Cheryl Hobbs has lived in Stratton since 2003 although her connection to Dorset goes back to the early 1920’s when her grandparents moved to Winfrith Newburgh. Prior to retirement, Cheryl worked for Dorset County Council managing services for older people and has over 35 years experience in the caring professions. Since being co-opted onto Stratton Parish Council in January 2015 and then re-elected in the same year, Cheryl has held the Council brief for social care and crime prevention. Committed to preserving Dorset’s natural heritage, Cheryl is a staunch supporter of the campaign for a Dorset and East Devon National Park.
6 Locks Lane
Stratton
DT2 9ST
01305 260848
Alan Wheeler was co-opted onto Stratton Parish Council in November 2016. Alan is an accountant and has held a number of senior posts within the television industry. In 2007, tired of commuting to London, Alan bought a rundown pub in Southampton and transformed it into a community facility. On selling his business and retiring, Alan moved to Dorset, settling in Stratton four years ago. In the past, Alan has been a school governor for a school for disadvantaged children and has an abiding interest in health and disability issues.
5 The Green
Stratton
DT2 9WE
01305 251407
07756 484658
Originally from Hertfordshire, Matt moved to Stratton in 2012 & was co-opted onto the Parish Council in 2020.
A Chartered Building Surveyor by training, Matt is currently the Divisional Managing Director for Education at Sodexo, providing support services to Schools & Collages across the UK & Ireland. Matt is also a qualified Coach/Mentor.
Outside of work Matt loves the great outdoors, raising over £2000 for the Dorset & Somerset air ambulance completing the national 3 peaks with friends. Often seen walking around the village, on the allotment he shares with his partner Karen or in the Saxon Arms Matt’s decision to join the council was founded on the belief that for a community to thrive, those who are able to should make a contribution to its sustainability & diversity.
4 Penn Hill View
Stratton
DT2 9WF
Tel: 07969 561001 & 01305 259642
If you can spare some time to help the village please consider applying to be a Councillor.
Please contact the Parish Clerk for details.
If you can spare some time to help the village please consider applying to be a Councillor.
Please contact the Parish Clerk for details.