Who We Are

Susan Chamley (Chair)

Sue lives in Chappel with her husband James and son Harry.

Representative 2025/26: Colchester Association of Local Councils, Essex Association of Local Councils, Chappel Millennium Green and Personnel Committee.

Nick Ingram

In previous years Nick helped to facilitate the procurement and installation of the children’s play equipment.

Representative 2025/26: Planning, Play Area Inspection, Allotments, Orchard & Parish Field,

PETER NEUBAUER (VICE CHAIR)

Peter and his wife Jan have lived in Chappel for 21 years.  They have three daughters and seven grandchildren.  Peter is a retired Consultant Engineer who practiced in the Public Sector.  He has been a Parish Councillor in Chappel for 20 years.

Representative 2025/26: Planning Liaison, Allotments, Orchard & Parish Field and Personnel Committee.

Amber Cox

Amber and her husband moved to Chappel in 2010. Both her parents grew up here so it was the perfect place for them to start and raise their own family. She has worked in Finance for 18 years and is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Representative 2025/26: Play Area, Personnel Committee & Finance

Patrick Dent

Following his retirement, Patrick and his wife moved from Northamptonshire to Wakes Colne in August 2013. They moved to live closer to their daughter, her husband and their two grandchildren who live in Great Tey.  Patrick and his wife enjoy the area and love looking after and seeing more of their grandchildren.  They are keen amateur gardeners and love looking after their rescue dog and cat.

Representative 2025/26: Speed Watch, Vehicle Activated Sign & Finance

Nigel Lippiatt

Representative 2025/26: Planning

Vacancy

Helen Cook (PArish Clerk)

Helen has been the Parish Clerk since September 2012.

Please feel free to e-mail or send any items for the Agenda and / or Notice board. In addition, if you have anything you would like to report to the Parish Council again feel free to contact her. parishclerk@chappel.org