Meet the team
Hartford Parish Council is made up of ten volunteer Councillors. Meet the Councillors, plus the Council’s employees.
Hartford Parish Council is an elected corporate body whose ten Councillors are elected to serve for four years. All of our Councillors are volunteers, and are non-political. We also employ the following employees – a Clerk, an Assistant Clerk, a Village Hall Administrator, and two Village wardens – all of whom are part-time.
As Hartford Parish Council, we focus on representing the local community, delivering services to meet local needs, and improving quality of life and community well-being in the village. You can meet our volunteer Councillors and our employees below.
- If you’re interested in joining the council, find out about becoming a councillor
- If you’re interested in a job with the council, find out about our job vacanies.
We also work closely with our police representatives and with the Cheshire West and Chester Council representatives for the Hartford and Greenbank ward, Councillors Martin Loftus and Patricia Parkes.
Jane Taylor
Chair, Hartford Parish Council
I moved to Hartford in April 2017 after taking early retirement from an HR and recruitment career within retail and banking. I joined the Parish Council in 2019 and I currently sit on three Committees: Finance, Assets & General Purposes; HR; and Amenities, and two Working Groups: Events and Planning. I also represent the Parish Council at the Allotment Association and Hartford Civic Society meetings. I lead the Christmas Fayre Elf Team (Community-led event) and play an active part in all the Council’s events. I love living in Hartford and enjoy meeting and chatting with our parishioners. I’m often to be found tidying up the Herb Beds on Green Field – do feel free to stop and have a chat!
Susan Coorey
Vice-Chair, Hartford Parish Council
We moved to Hartford in 2017 with the plan to make Hartford our forever home. I am a retired registered nurse by profession but have always enjoyed serving my community and so wanted to reach out and become more involved in this beautiful and vibrant village. I enjoy involvement in social events and look forward to getting to know many of you at our village get togethers. Should you see me around please do say hello.
Kate Booth
Councillor, Hartford Parish Council
Nathan Clays
Councillor, Hartford Parish Council
Biography coming soon.
David Coorey
Councillor, Hartford Parish Council
We moved to Hartford in 2017 with the plan to make Hartford our forever home. I am recently retired after a career in the Life Science industry and was very motivated to get more involved in the community. I have, for the last several years, been a volunteer for the over 60’s disco, Picnic in the Park and the Christmas fayre and lights turn on and love serving Hartford and its wonderful community.
I am keen to make sure that Hartford continues to be a wonderful place to live for all ages so if you see me around please do stop for a chat!
George Garbett
Councillor, Hartford Parish Council
I have been a resident of Northwich since 1977 and moved to Hartford in 2016. I have a mechanical and electrical engineering background and spent over 32 years in the telecommunications industry. When I was employed, I had an interest in the local team members and chaired a sports and social club for many years, with the aim of supporting the employees and their families in the Northwich area. My hobbies are skiing, golf, game angling, DIY and recently gardening.
Martin Llewellyn
Councillor, Hartford Parish Council
My wife and I have lived in Hartford for over 30 years. I was a GP in the Weaverham Surgery for nearly thirty years, and retired in 2013. When I retired, I felt I still wanted to serve the community in some way and joined the Parish Council. My main hobby is music, and singing in particular. I am in two choirs, the Rivendell Singers and the choir of Sandiway Church, where I have worshipped for over thirty years. My wife and I are also keen narrow-boaters. I have enjoyed being part of the Parish Council over the last few years and feel it is a privilege to serve the community.
Paul Manley
Councillor, Hartford Parish Council
I have lived in Hartford for over 30 years and both of my children have attended Hartford Manor Primary School, where my wife is a governor. I studied computer science at the University of Salford and have spent the years since in various technology and information security roles within both government and private sectors.
Peter Naylor
Councillor, Hartford Parish Council
Biography coming soon
Stephen Ranftler
Councillor, Hartford Parish Council
My wife and I have lived in Hartford since 2015. I retired in 2023 from a career in logistics management. I have always held a passion for supporting the local community, and have been involved through a Parent Teacher Association, a Twinning Association, youth groups and team sports. Being part of the Parish Council now continues to give me the opportunity to serve the interests of my fellow residents.
Hazel Catt
Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer, Hartford Parish Council
Sophie Cannon
Events Officer, Hartford Parish Council
Contact via the Clerk
Hugh Nixon
Village Warden, Hartford Parish Council
Biography coming soon.
Contact via the Clerk
Stuart Fallon
Village Warden, Hartford Parish Council
Biography coming soon.
Vikki Herbert
Hartford Village Hall Administrator
The Village Hall is run by a management committee. The objectives of the Committee are:
- To provide facilities for education, recreation and other leisure-time occupations to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Hartford.
- To maintain and operate Hartford Village Hall and grounds for activities promoted by the Committee.
Hartford News
The newsletter of Hartford Parish Council
Hartford News magazine is published ten times each year. It is compiled and designed by its volunteer editor, Chris Poole and delivered to homes in the village by a team of distributors. The editor welcomes contributions from individuals and organisations in Hartford.