Cty Cllr Chris Chambers

Chairman

County Councillor for St Margaret's and Westgate

Chris has been elected as Association Chairman from June 2020.

Chris moved to Ipswich back in 2014 having previously lived in the village of Tattingstone, a small village on the Shotely Peninsula.

Chris is married and runs his own business in the town and was elected County Councillor in May 2017 to represent St Margaret’s and Westgate division.

Chris says “Becoming a County Councillor is a huge privilege and gives me a chance to a make a positive change for those that need it.”

Chris plans to oppose any development on the “Northern Fringe” of Ipswich unless proper, sustainable infrastructure is put in place, namely a “Northern relief road/bypass”.

Please see my contact details below.

Cllr Edward Phillips

Borough Councillor for Bixley Ward & Deputy Group Leader

Deputy Chairman- Political & Campaigning

Eddy was elected to Ipswich Borough Council in May 2014 and re-elected in May 2018. He was previously the Conservative Candidate in St John’s, Priory Heath and Alexandra Wards so has a wealth of campaigning experience across the whole town. He is Deputy Group Leader.

Heather Mills

Deputy Chairman - Finance and Membership

Heather looks after all matters of the association relating to membership, finance, events organisation, volunteer and external engagement.

Mike Scanes

Association Honourary Treasurer

Mike was elected as Association Treasurer at our AGM in March 2018.

He looks after all things relating to finance, data and compliance.

Cllr John Carnall

Borough Councillor, Bixley Ward

Association President

Councillor John Carnall
Ipswich Borough Council - Bixley Ward

Cllr John Carnall was elected to Ipswich Borough Council in June 2004 representing St John's ward. In September 2004 he became the Council's Finance Portfolio Holder and the Deputy Leader in March 2005. John remained in these posts until May 2011.