The local party is run by an Executive Committee, elected via Annual General Meeting each November. There are several officers with specific duties, also elected at the AGM. To contact a member please visit CONTACT US or message us on Facebook. Membership for 2025 can be found below.
POSITION | ELECTED PERSON | WHAT THEY DO |
Chair / Convenor | Ken Symon | Supervises and leads meetings of the Tendring District Liberal Democrat Executive Committee |
Vice-Chair | Robert Taylor | Deputises and performs the role of Chair if the Chair is unavailable |
Secretary | Janet Russell | Keeps and distributes minutes of meetings and other records; prepares agendas with the Chair; informs members of general meetings and the like |
Treasurer | Emma Talbot | Keeps the accounts in order, makes and receives payments and monitors our financial situation |
Campaigns Officer | Simon Banks | Oversees Lib Dem campaigning in Tendring |
Data Officer | Barrie Coker | Manages the Party's data systems |
Membership Development Officer | Terence Barrett | Keeps membership records. Contacts new members and supports; organises events |
Diversity Officer | Rachael Richards | The Diversity Officer is responsible for ensuring that the local party reflects, respects, and actively engages the full range of communities it seeks to represent. This role focuses on creating an inclusive culture within the party, removing barriers to participation, and embedding equality into all aspects of party activity. |
Members of the Executive | Gary Scott
Helen Fontaine
Helen Mealing
Jeremy Talbot | Attend exec meetings, offer advice and suggestions, carry out tasks as needed |
Elected Councillors | Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Terence Barrett
Matthew Bensilum
Alresford & Elmstead
Gary Scott
Ann Wiggins | Representative of the local party's councillors |
Honorary President | Rosemary Smith | President of Tendring Liberal Democrats |
