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 Deborah Damary Thompson

I have recently joined the parish council having lived in the village for three years now. My main motivation is wanting to become more involved in the community, and just doing my bit to keep Elsham the lovely village that it is. I think that everybody contributes to keeping the village incredibly neat and tidy, as is recognised regularly in the Villages in Bloom competition. My ambition is to cultivate a friendly caring community where we look out for, and support, each other. We are currently fostering a dog and have come to appreciate the dog bins strategically situated around the village and meet other pet owners. My current role involves a lot of time looking after grandchildren, all of whom enjoy the play park. I would like to contribute to supporting the community and bringing my experience in Business Community Management and Chaplaincy to the table too.

T: 07890 314 003
E: cllr.ddamarythompson@elshamparishcouncil.gov.uk

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 Jane Ewen - Personnel Committee Member

I joined the parish council in 2020 as I wanted to help in the village. One of my responsibilities is the Nature Reserve, which I love – I go every day with my dog and love to see people from the village and visitors enjoying it. I’ve helped with the recent village events and various projects such as the book exchange and the herb garden and taken part in the Speedwatch initiative and in training for keeping the play park safe for users.
T: 0798944013
E: cllr.jewen@elshamparishcouncil.gov.uk
A: 11 Church Street, Elsham DN20 0RG