Council Members - May 2023
The table below shows a list of the current Town Councillors.
There is also a Roll Of Honour, available for download, which lists all Town Councillors from 1992 onwards: Councillors Roll Of Honour (Excel)
David Addison
c/o Bradley Stoke Town Council office, Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL
Party: Labour Party
Ward: Woodlands Ward
Finance Committee
Aleena Aditya
c/o Bradley Stoke Town Council office, Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL
Party: Conservative Party
Ward: Primrose Bridge Ward
Tom Aditya
c/o Bradley Stoke Town Council office, Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL
Party: Conservative Party
Ward: Willowbrook Ward
Roger Avenin
c/o Bradley Stoke Town Council office, Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL
Party: Conservative Party
Ward: Webbs Wood Ward
Tel: 01179099471
Bio: I worked for the MOD for many years and qualified as a Management Accountant in 1978 under their own scheme. One of the highlights was when based in Bath I was finance manager for a multi- national project ie. Anglo/Dutch/Belgian/French which allowed me to travel frequently to The Hague, Amsterdam, Paris. Brussels, Toulon, and even Gibraltar. When I moved to Abbey Wood I also got to visit Eurofighter/Typhoon HQ in Munich several times. Now I am retired I occasionally hack round a golf course and am looking at ways of trying to get a little fitter.
Sue Bandcroft
c/o Bradley Stoke Town Council office, Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL
Party: Labour Party
Ward: Willowbrook Ward
John Bradbury
c/o Bradley Stoke Town Council office, Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL
Party: Labour Party
Ward: Webbs Wood Ward
Leisure, Youth & Amenities Committee
Planning & Environment Committee
Bio: I have lived in Bradley Stoke for over 17 years. My four children grew up here and were educated in Stoke Gifford and Winterbourne. I retired a few years ago after working for British Red Cross and in publishing. I want to work to improve the town, using my roles both as a Town Council member, and by representing Bradley Stoke South on South Gloucestershire District Council.
Frederic Contenot
c/o Bradley Stoke Town Council office, Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL
Party: Conservative Party
Ward: Woodlands Ward
Terri Cullen
c/o Bradley Stoke Town Council office, Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL
Party: Conservative Party
Ward: Woodlands Ward
Natalie Field
c/o Bradley Stoke Town Council office, Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL
Party: Labour Party
Ward: Woodlands Ward
Chair of Council / Mayor
Finance Committee
Leisure, Youth & Amenities Committee (Chair)
Planning & Environment Committee
Bio: I have just been elected as Deputy Mayor/Vice Chair on the Town Council as a Labour Party Councillor for Woodlands ward. I have lived in Bradley Stoke for 32 years and my three children have been bought up here going to local schools. I have seen Bradley Stoke grow and develop as a place and I care deeply about making Bradley Stoke an even better place to live with a real sense of identity and belonging. I'm looking to represent all residents in Bradley Stoke. I have worked at different levels in the NHS / local government for over 30 years including within South Gloucestershire Council for 5 years. I have also worked in the voluntary sector. I have experience of community development, and of working with planning, environment, schools, early years as well as working in hospital and primary care.
Jenny James
c/o Bradley Stoke Town Council office, Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL
Party: Labour Party
Ward: Stoke Brook Ward
Finance Committee
Leisure, Youth & Amenities Committee
Planning & Environment Committee
Staffing Committee
Bio: I have lived in Bradley Stoke since 2001. I am married to Nigel and live with 3 cats. I am a 4th generation Labour Party member. I am a member of GMB Trade Union and the Co-operative Party. I am is on the committee of the 3 Brooks Nature Reserve Conservation Group, and involved with the Friends of 40 Acres, Splatts Abbey Wood Conservation Group, Sims Hill Community Woodland, Bradley Stoke in Bloom and Friends of Meade Park. I am also involved in co-ordinating three neighbourhood residents' groups in Bradley Stoke. I am a member of Willowbrook Townswomen's Guild, Soroptimists International, Stoke Gifford WI and Winterbourne Evening WI and on the committee for Little Stoke Ladies Group. I am involved with community litter picking, in both Bradley Stoke and Stoke Gifford. Faith is very important to me and I attend Church on a regular basis and have previously been a Church Warden. I have organised collection for local foodbanks through the Church. I am a member of Christians on the Left and Green Christians. I have been involved with the Southern Brooks Archaeological History Group and Bristol Radical History Group. In my spare time, I love to read books, and am a member of the Bookaholics Book Club which meets monthly in Bradley Stoke, eating out, quiz nights, cinema, gigs, festivals, local history, walking, and am studying for a degree in Psychology with the Open University. During the COVID 19 Pandemic I worked in the NHS for Bristol Nightingale Hospital and help to set up a local COVID 19 support group in my neighbourhood. I am very much looking forward to helping anyway I can, the community of Bradley Stoke.
Dayley Lawrence
c/o Bradley Stoke Town Council office, Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL
Party: Labour Party
Ward: Willowbrook Ward
Vice Chair of Council / Deputy Mayor
Finance Committee
Staffing Committee (Chair)
Bio: It is an absolute honour to be elected the first Labour Mayor of Bradley Stoke. Being the first citizen of Bradley Stoke is something that really makes me proud of the town where I have lived for the past seven years. I was initially elected in March 2022 as a Labour Party Councillor for Bradley Stoke south ward. I am committed to working with all councillors to make our town a great place to live and work and am looking to represent all residents of Bradley Stoke with special interest in the BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled members of the community and promise to always act in the best interest of the people of Bradley Stoke.
James Nelson
c/o Bradley Stoke Town Council office, Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL
Party: Green Party
Ward: Primrose Bridge Ward
Finance Committee
Leisure, Youth & Amenities Committee
Planning & Environment Committee (Chair)
Staffing Committee
Bio: I'm an 19 year old autistic law student and have grown up in Bradley Stoke for almost all of my life. As a young councillor and as an environmentalist, both young people's and environmental issues are my key issues. I am immensely grateful to be able to work with fellow councillors to tackle them and make improvements for the benefit of the whole town. Thank you to the residents of Primrose Bridge for electing me and if you have any concerns or suggestions then please do not hesitate to contact me through my councillor email address.
Ben Randles
25 Juniper Way, Bradley Stoke, South Glos, BS32 0BR
Party: Conservative Party
Ward: Webbs Wood Ward
Tel: 07342200660
Bio: For over 9 years, I have had the pleasure of sitting on Bradley Stoke Town Council and serving you; our community. Being on the Council is something I enjoy a great deal, where I have a near-perfect attendance record for the 9 years, I have represented you on the Parish. I'm also your Cllr for Bradley Stoke South on South Gloucestershire Council, a new role for me that I'm plowing head first into. In my free time, I enjoy running and walking the dogs through the Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve, it keeps me active, and it is a great way to see what is happening around our town.
Kulwinder Singh Sappal
c/o Bradley Stoke Town Council office, Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL
Party: Labour Party
Ward: Primrose Bridge Ward
Leisure, Youth & Amenities Committee
Planning & Environment Committee
Staffing Committee
Tel: 07396712157
Bio: My name is Kulwinder Singh SAPPAL. I am a mechanical engineer by profession having worked for Fujifilm, BOC, Airbus, Bombardier and EADS Astrium over a 30 year period after completing my apprenticeship and BEng (Hons) in London. Living in Bradley Stoke for 22 years has given me a unique perspective on how to improve the lives of local residents: Being heard and making a difference to local communities initiated my interest in politics, being able to resolve people's problems give me a great sense of satisfaction. In my spare time I am actively involved in cricket and volunteer on a regular basis as a coach, umpire and also as a general helper at local and national sports events.
Jon Williams
c/o Bradley Stoke Town Council office, Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL
Party: Liberal Democrat Party
Ward: Stoke Brook Ward
Finance Committee (Chair)
Leisure, Youth & Amenities Committee
Planning & Environment Committee
Staffing
Committee (Vice Chair)
Tel: 07541716501
Bio: My wife and I first moved to Bradley Stoke back in 1987 and watched the town quickly grow. Fortunately, both our daughters and their families live in the town. I was first elected onto Bradley Stoke Town Council in 1992 so I know the ropes and how to get things done. I want the Town Council to listen to residents and act on their behalf to improve the wellbeing of everyone in the town. I am passionate about wanting to help people and to support the community as best I can. I also volunteer for the Police at Patchway Custody Suite where I go to talk to the detainees and make sure their welfare is being supported.
Councillors Group Photo – October 2023
A list of current Town Councillors Declarations of Interest is available for download here: Declarations of Interest (Excel)
All Bradley Stoke Town Councillors Register of Interests can be accessed via: Parish Councils' Registers of Interest - Bradley Stoke Town Council (SGC Website)
