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Jon Holmes
Jon Holmes has been a councillor since March 2020 when life changed for everybody not least a steep learning curve of learning how to be involved in the running of a Council remotely with the use of Zoom technology! Jon and his ( Cornish ) wife have lived in Shutta since 2017 having decided to relocate from Gloucestershire where he served as a Councillor for a number of years. They both work part time as Criminal Defence Solicitor Advocates in Cornwall in their own firm. Jon appreciates a quieter pace of life in a community which he and his wife had got to know well over many years particularly with visits to the music festival. Jon is a member of the Finance , Planning and Library and Community Committees. Jon and his wife enjoy walking , working on their allotment, socialising with friends and being involved in the community of Looe in any way they can.
James Lundy
James has been a councillor since 2017, is currently co-chair of the Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) Steering Group and is chair of the planning committee. He has led on the response to recent changes to Government planning rules and has championed the policies in the Looe NDP following the gathering of evidence and town wide consultations. Looe Neighbourhood Plan has now been fully adopted by the people of Looe at the referendum in May 2022 after 7 years of hard work from the steering group.
James was involved in working with the architect and contractor to oversee the development of Looe’s library building, he also designed and worked closely with the sign makers to produce the library signage. James has a BA degree in Architectural and Spatial design studying at Plymouth College of Art and Design. Professionally he produces planning design and access statement and material specifications as a freelance architectural design consultant, working mainly in London along with managing family property in Cornwall and West Sussex. James has been associated with Looe since 1997. His Interests include walking, architecture and conservation, using his expertise in landscape architecture to shape the family woodland to ensure the area is preserved and protected for future generations.
James is a National Planning Portal delegate and attends and engages in annual conferences . Areas covered were :
- Planning and Building
- The digital future of Planning
- Climate Emergency
- Community Engagement
- Biodiversity Net Gain
- Presentation from Robert Jenerick MP – Secretary of State for Housing 2019 to 2021
James is also a member of the Liskeard and Looe Community Network Panel as a representative for Looe Town Council which gives the opportunity to engage with other councils within this part of South East Cornwall .
Michala Powell
Michala lives at Woodlands View and is a Mother of 3 and Grandmother of (nearly) two. She loves animals and has 2 dogs and a smallholding where she keeps her ponies, goats, pigs and chickens. She is a trained IT teacher and is passionate about people and the environment.
Mark Pughe
My family and I have lived in Looe for over 8 years and are making this our long-term home.
I have worked with many government-like organisations, including the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, one of the largest London boroughs, and all Blue Light services across the UK. I have also worked in many large private sector businesses, typically managing annual budgets of £5-10m and delivering large IT and business change programmes.
I now want to use my knowledge and skills to help Looe Town Council continue to improve the value for money of services provided to local taxpayers and visitors to our town. I also want to allow LTC to continue supporting improving life and the environment in Looe.
I feel it is important to seek opinions and be available to listen to the community’s comments and needs so that LTC can strive to deliver the services the community needs.
Chris Rose
Chris first became a councillor in 2007 and served fourteen years before retiring in 2021. During that time, Chris served as Chairman of various committees and Deputy Mayor in 2019.
He has also served as a Trustee and Chairman on East Looe Town Trust.
Chris spent 42 years in the construction industry, covering Technical, Commercial, and Accounts management, with a focus on areas including Essex, London, the Home Counties, and finally Devon and Cornwall.
His hobbies include sailing on Tall Ships and he has the T-shirt for the 2014 Falmouth Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Regatta. He also collects model buses.
Chris is married to Liz, who was a previous Mace Bearer for the council. He has two children, one living locally. And three grandchildren.
After four years of retirement, Chris returned to Looe Town Council at the May elections, representing the West Ward. He is passionate about Looe and, in particular, West Looe, which he feels deserves a louder voice.
