Your Councillors

The Parish Council

The Parish Council consists of members elected from within the parish and a part-time clerk.

The Parish Council represents the lowest tier of local government and is drawn from the electorate of the village.

Funding is by precept levied on households within the village. The council’s powers are limited to local issues, and the representation of villagers’ views to the principal authority.

Cllr Sandra van Oosterhout - Chair - Personnel Committee Member

I joined the parish council in 2015, after having helped for a number of years with the community planting in the village, and my main motivation was wanting to become more involved in the community, and just doing my bit to keep Elsham the lovely village that it is. I think the thing that gives me greatest pleasure is seeing an idea in someone’s mind coming to fruition and benefitting others – for example, turning the phone box into a flower display, having a village Heritage Board, a free library, and the wonderful flower displays that we fund throughout the village, culminating in several wins for Best Kept Village. It is a rewarding volunteer role and one that brings a lot of satisfaction.

T: 01652 327 012 / 07817 530705
E: cllr.svanoosterhout@elshamparishcouncil.gov.uk
A: 17 Church Street, Elsham DN20 0RG

Cllr Andrew Horner - Vice Chair

I joined the parish council in 2018 but I’ve lived in Elsham since 1988. Partial retirement gave me some more time and I wanted to give something back to the wonderful village that has been my home for so long. My wife Di and I have been picking up litter as part of our regular walks for more years than I can remember and we are both very much involved in the village planting and flower displays. I think it’s important to try to keep the village looking attractive and to appreciate the beautiful countryside and wildlife around us.

T: 01652 680471
E: cllr.ahorner@elshamparishcouncil.gov.uk
A: Appletree Cottage, 9 New Street, Elsham DN20 0RW

Cllr Steve Moir

I joined the parish council in 2020 as I wanted to contribute to the people of Elsham village. Have been a resident here since 2006 and it has been interesting to see the turnover of people and make friends here. One of my inspirations to join the council was John Tomlinson, who was leader of this council for many years and we shared a passion for gardening. Golf was also a shared passion, where I continue to enjoy play at Elsham. If you see me around the village it will generally be with a little white dog, Sammy. I also help out with Elsham Parish church, where I am the organist.

T: 07733 198 858
E: cllr.smoir@elshamparishcouncil.gov.uk
A: 19 Church Street, Elsham DN20 0RG

Cllr Michael Percy

I joined the Parish Council in May 2025 and have lived in Elsham since Nov 2017. I’ve loved living here since the day I moved in and have always found the residents warm and friendly. Due to past work commitments I’ve been unable to get properly involved in our community, but now retired I can contribute, get involved and put something back into our lovely village.

E: cllr.michaelpercy@elshamparishcouncil.gov.uk

Cllr Mark Lilley

In May 2025 I put my name forward to join Elsham Parish Council having lived in the Parish since 1984. I am married to Caroline who is a lifetime resident, we have 3 grown up children none of whom live in North Lincs. There seem to be a core of very busy members trying to do their best for the village so I thought perhaps I could be of some help. There is a challenge in trying to stand firm in respecting tradition and ‘place’ whilst not unduly stifling progress. I am practical and dextrous with many contacts around the area that could maybe help in getting to the bottom of any problem. I am a Beekeeper, a motorcyclist, slightly too good with a knife and fork, bit of a gardener.

A: Woodland View, Barton Rd. Elsham DN20 0LS

E: cllr.marklilley@elshamparishcouncil.gov.uk

T: 07836 544899