Parish Councillor Theresa Gibson

As a child I lived in Canada for 10 years and returned to UK where I later met and married my husband.  We have grown up children and grandchildren.

My husband is ex Military so as a family we have lived in various different places around the UK and overseas. Living in Towns and Rural environments over the years, which gives me a rich tapestry of understanding different lifestyles and backgrounds.

On leaving the Military before moving to Marden, we settled for a number of years in London.

I have a broad spectrum of skills gained in my working life in Administration, Retail, Recruitment, Legal Compliance,  HR and Computer Support for The Department of Work and Pensions to name a few career paths.

During my time in London I undertook voluntary work with Bromley Council representing  Tenants and Leaseholders in my area. Attending Council Meetings and forums. I was also a member of The Federation of Council Tenants and Leaseholders.

I worked with a steering group made up of MP’s, charitable organisations, The Federation of Council Tenants and  Leaseholders and Bromley Council, which was set up to inform and represent Tenants and Leaseholders in the sale of Bromley Council Housing Stock,  to Broomleigh Housing Association. I was subsequently elected to sit on the Area Board of Broomleigh Housing Association once the sell off was completed to represent Tenants and Leaseholders.

So I have always had an interest in where I live and to try and effect the needs and requirements of all local Residents and representing them to the best of my ability.

That doesn’t make me an expert by any means,  but I hope to be able to continue to work to benefit the Residents of Marden.

I’m considered a newbie to Marden as we only moved here 5 years ago. We chose to move to Marden as we fell in love with the village and its unique village lifestyle and want this to be our forever home.   In the short time we have been here we have made some amazing friends and acquaintances.   We have actively participated in various Groups in the village,  including The Save Marden campaign.

I have participated in Parish Council Meetings and taken part in contributing to The Marden Neighbourhood Plan and MBC Local Plan.

I love all things Marden and standing as a Parish Councillor for me was an obvious step for me to continue to represent Marden and its Resident’s from now and into the future.

Finance Committee

Planning Committee

HR Sub-Committee

Resilience Planning Sub-Group

Marden Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group