MEET OUR TEAM
Adam Keppel-Green FSLCC
Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Adam joined the Town Council in 2012, starting as the Deputy Town Clerk and Town Centre Manager and becoming Town Clerk in 2014. Adam is responsible for overseeing all council matters, developing strategy across all council activity and managing the council’s staff. As RFO Adam is also responsible for the management of the council’s finances.
Adam is a Fellow of the Society of Local Council Clerks and has obtained both CiLCA and the Communtiy Governance FdA.
- 01565 653 929 | 07896 669 042
- townclerk@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Bob Allen
Planning and Facilities Officer
Bob joined the council in 2020, leading on the management of the council’s role as a planning consultee, monitoring of the Neighbourhood Plan, supporting the management of the council’s assets and managing the council’s grounds and maintenance team. Bob also leads on a range of projects ad hoc projects.
- 01565 653 929
- bob.allen@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Alex Brown
Events Officer
Alex joined the Town Council in 2018 and manages the council’s popular events programme and organises events including the three-day Knutsford Music Festival, Knutsford Pumpkin Path and Knutsford Christmas Weekend. Alex also works with other event organisers in the town to facilitate other events in Knutsford.
- 01565 653 929
- alex.brown@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Sandra Curties MIPM
Town Centre and Marketing Officer
Sandra joined the Town Council in 2017 and helps support the economic vitality of the town centre. Sandra works closely with the business community on initiatives to promote footfall, manages the Market Hall and promotes the council’s services and facilities.
Sandra works part-time (32 hrs), working Monday-Thursday.
- 01565 653 929 | 07497 040501
- sandra.curties@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Michelle Bate
Civic Events Officer
Michelle joined the council in 2021 and works with the Town Mayor to plan a programme of charitable fundraising events for the Mayor’s chosen charities. Michelle coordinates mayoral invitations and organises the council’s civic events including Remembrance Sunday and the Crib Service.
Michelle works part time (22.5hrs): Monday – Wednesday.
- 01565 653 929
- michelle.bate@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Dan Wheatcroft
Administration and Support Officer
Dan joined the council in 2020 and undertakes financial and burial administration, maintains databases and provides a welcome to visitors and callers to the council offices. Dan provides support across the full range of council activity.
Dan works part time (22.5hrs): Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- 01565 653 929
- dan.wheatcroft@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Jill Webb
Administration and Support Officer
Jill joined the council in 2020 and undertakes financial and burial administration, maintains databases and provides a welcome to visitors and callers to the council offices. Jill provides support across the full range of council activity.
Jill works part time (22.5hrs): Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
- 01565 653 929
- jill.webb@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Bob Garner
Town Ranger
Bob joined the Town Council in 2018 with the mission to make Knutsford a cleaner and tidier place. They undertake a wide range of duties from litter-picking, bench refurbishment, tending to Wallwood, cleaning road signs and much more. If you spot a grot spot in town it could be something the Town Ranger can help with!
Bob works part time (average 28hrs).
Fergal Owens
Cemetery Groundskeeper
Fergal joined the team in 2020 as the council’s first cemetery groundskeeper. Fergal is charged with maintaining the cemetery grounds, preparing cremated remains interments and delivering improvements in line with the council’s ambition to have the best cemetery in Cheshire.
Fergal works part time (average 22 hours)
Dave Wright
Caretaker
Dave joined the team in 2021 and looks after the the Market Hall, Council Offices and Cemetery Chapel. Dave undertakes the routine cleaning, sets rooms up for hire and undertakes a range of maintenance and compliance duties to ensure our buildings are safe and well looked after.
Dave works part time (average 24.5 hours)