Council Staff - Chigwell Parish Council

Our Staff

Financial Officer

Olga Linkeviciene

Olga is responsible for managing the financial affairs of a parish council. Her primary duties include maintaining accurate records of all financial transactions, preparing budgets and financial reports, processing invoices and payments, and managing the council's bank accounts. She also work closely with the Finance and Governance Committee to ensure that funds are allocated appropriately and that the council is operating within its budget. In addition to financial management, Olga has been invaluable in setting up a risk management system fo the Council - she is critical to the smooth and effective functioning of the parish council.

Cemetery and Open Spaces Supervisor

Sam Warren

Sam joined the Parish Council on 15th May 2017 as an apprentice and on completing his training was taken on by the Parish as a full time horticulturalist with responsibility for maintaining the open spaces around Chigwell that the Parish own such as Station Green and the cemetery. Sam lives near Chelmsford with his partner and describes himself as highly motivated and keen to help people.

Sam is a football fan who supports Arsenal, and also enjoys Formula One motorsport.

Cemetery Registrar

Toni Slade

Toni, the Cemetery Registrar at Chigwell Parish Council cemetery, plays a crucial role in managing the cemetery's operations. Her primary responsibility is to ensure that all burial arrangements are handled efficiently and sensitively. Toni is the first point of contact for families who are arranging a funeral, and she helps them with everything from selecting a plot to organising the burial service. She also assists with the completion of necessary paperwork and ensures that all legal requirements are met.

In addition to her duties with regard to burials, Toni works with Sam and Michael, ensuring that the cemetery is kept clean and tidy at all times. Toni also liaises with families who wish to place memorials or other tributes in the cemetery, ensuring that all rules and regulations are followed. Overall, Toni's role as cemetery registrar is a vital one, and she works tirelessly to ensure that our cemetery is a peaceful and respectful final resting place for the departed.

toni.slade@chigwellparishcouncil.gov.uk

020 850 10419

Clerk to the Council

The role of a Parish Clerk is crucial in ensuring the smooth functioning of a local parish council. The Clerk is responsible for carrying out administrative tasks such as recording minutes of meetings, maintaining financial records, responding to correspondence, and managing the day-to-day operations of the council. They act as the primary point of contact between the council, local residents, and other authorities. A competent Clerk can make a significant difference in the effectiveness of a local council. They are responsible for ensuring that council meetings are properly organised and that decisions are accurately recorded and implemented. They also play a crucial role in ensuring that council policies and procedures comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice. Furthermore, the Clerk is responsible for ensuring that the council's budget is appropriately managed, and that the council remains financially stable. They are required to have a strong understanding of local government finance and the ability to communicate complex financial information to councillors and other stakeholders. Ultimately, the role of a Clerk is to support the council in serving its local community effectively and efficiently.

Chigwell Parish Council are currently recruiting to fill the role of Clerk.

Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant is typically the initial point of contact for residents reaching out to the Council. In addition to this role, Administration Assistant is also responsible for creating and circulating agendas and minutes, as well as updating the website. As expected in a busy local government office, she/he handles tasks such as preparing correspondence and other requested documents for Parish Councillors. Administration Assistant is responsible for crafting many of the responses that the Parish Council sends to external public inquiries on a variety of topics. This includes investigating and informing interested parties such as Chigwell residents, local businesses, or Parish Councillors themselves on issues such as planning, highway defects, illegal dumping, noise pollution, and other environmental or street scene concerns.