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 including monitoring of the Neighbourhood Plan. Bob supports the management of the council’s assets and manages the council’s grounds and maintenance team.
Bob leads on projects such as delivering the Nature Action Plan and a range of other ad hoc projects.
- 01565 653 929 | 07956 729 443
- 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 | 07964 426 947
- alex.brown@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Sandra Curties
Town Centre Manager
Sandra first started working at the council in 2017-2021 and after a short break returned as Town Centre Manager in 2022. Sandra’s role is to support the economic vitality of the town centre – working closely with the business community on initiatives to promote footfall, managing the Market Hall and promoting tourism.
- 01565 653 929 | 07497 040 501
- 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
Karen Billington
Administration and Support Officer
Karen joined the council in 2022 and provides support across a number of the council’s services including the administration of Knutsford Cemetery and debtor management. Karen provides a welcome to visitors and callers at the Council Offices and supports other officers in a range of duties.
Karen works part time (12hrs): Monday to Wednesday (morning).
- 01565 653 929
- karen.billington@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Tor Rogers
Administration and Support Officer
Tor joined the council in 2022 and provides support across the full range of council services, from burial administration to Taste Knutsford tours. Tor provides a welcome to visitors and callers to the Council Offices, supports the financial administration of the council and generally helps the rest of the team work efficiently.
- 01565 653 929
- tor.rogers@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Vacant
Communications Officer
This is a new part time role (16hrs) which will help improve the council’s communications.
We’re currently recruiting – find out more.
Sabrina Cowley
Market Cleaner
Sabrina started as the market cleaner in 2022 and her role is to ensure the Market Hall is cleaned ready for opening each day.
Sabrina works part time (6 hours)
Bob Garner
Town Ranger
Bob joined the Town Council in 2018 with the mission to make Knutsford a cleaner and tidier place.
He undertakes 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).
Ray Mills
Caretaker
Ray joined us in 2022 and looks after our buildings, including the Market Hall, Council Offices and Chapel. Ray undertakes the 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.
This is a part time role (average 18.5 hours)
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 32.5 hours)