Council Team
Contact details for all the current councillors can be found below. Each councillor may be contacted via telephone, email or post.
Vacancies
There are currently no vacancies.
Peter Gaisford
Chairman
Tel: 01872 573697
Address: 1 White Surf, Eureka Vale, Perranporth, TR6 0DS
Email: peter.gaisford@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Peter is a Councillor for the Perranporth Ward. He is Chairman of the Council. He is co-ordinator of the Perranporth Emergency Plan.
Alan Bowers
Vice Chairman
Tel: 07813 973033
Address: c/o Chyanhale, Ponsmere Valley, Perranporth, TR6 0DB
Email: alan.bowers@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Alan is a Councillor for Perranporth Ward. He is Vice Chairman of the Council and Chairman of the Planning Committee. Alan is a co-ordinator of the Perranporth Emergency Plan and represents the Parish Council on the Police Liaison Group.
Ben Byfield
Councillor
Tel: c/o 01872 572727
Address: c/o Chyanhale, Ponsmere Valley, Perranporth, TR6 0DB
Email: ben.byfield@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Ben is a Councillor for the Perranporth Ward and a member of the Public Spaces & Services Committee and member of the Finance & Operations Committee which he chairs. Ben represents the Council at meetings of the Perranporth Gardens Charities.
Robert Cook
Tel: 01872 540345
Address: c/o Chyanhale, Ponsmere Valley, Perranporth, TR6 0DB
Email: robert.cook@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Robert has lived in Perranporth since 2000 and has been actively involved in several local organisations, including the surf life saving club and the rugby club. With 28 years of experience as a doctor and 14 years as a GP partner, he brings extensive expertise in teamwork, decision-making, and business management within larger systems. His priorities are supporting the most vulnerable in the community, particularly disadvantaged children and young people, as well as protecting and restoring nature and reducing our environmental impact.
Linda Higgins
Councillor
Tel: 01872 572341
Address: 11 St Michael’s Road, Perranporth TR6 0HG
Email: linda.higgins@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Linda is a Councillor for the Perranporth Ward. Linda is a member of the Planning committee, Finance and Operations committee and the Public Spaces and Services Committee. She also attends Community Network Planning meetings.
Gareth D Wyn Jones
Councillor
Tel: 07817 989291
Address: c/o Chyanhale, Ponsmere Valley, Perranporth, TR6 0DB
Email: gareth.jones@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Gareth is a Goonhavern Ward member living in Rose. He joined the council in 2021 and is a member of the Finance and Operations committee and is also the council’s representative on the Memorial Hall Committee.
Doreen Lawrence
Councillor
Tel: 01872 573368
Address: 2 Liskey, Perranporth, TR6 0BB
Email: doreen.lawrence@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Doreen is a Councillor for the Perranporth Ward. She is a member of the Planning Committee and Chairs the Public Spaces and Services Committee. Doreen represents the Parish Council on the Police Liaison Group, Surf Club and at meetings of the Perranporth Tennis Club.
Robert Miners
Tel: 01872 540345
Address: c/o Chyanhale, Ponsmere Valley, Perranporth, TR6 0DB
Email: robert.miners@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Robert is a lifelong resident of Perranporth, so has always been deeply connected to the town, its surrounding areas, and its community. As a business owner, he has developed strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Robert is committed to improving recycling facilities within the Parish and is passionate about environmental issues, particularly how planning can contribute to sustainability and the adoption of green energy solutions. Robert is a member of the Planning Committee.
Jo Pentecost
Councillor
Tel: 07846 967564
Address: c/o Chyanhale, Ponsmere Valley, Perranporth, TR6 0DB
Email: jo.pentecost@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Jo is a councillor for the Perranporth Ward. She is a member of the Public Spaces and Services Committee and is Chair of the Staffing committee. She is also the Climate Change Advocate for the council.
William Rogers
Councillor
Tel: 01872 573124
Address: c/o Chyanhale, Ponsmere Valley, Perranporth, TR6 0DB
Email: william.rogers@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Will is a Councillor for the Perranporth Ward and is Vice-Chair of the Public Spaces and Services committee. Councillor Rogers is an active member of the Neighbourhood Development Plan.
Norman Hunter
Councillor
Address: c/o Chyanhale, Ponsmere Valley, Perranporth, TR6 0DB
Email: norman.hunter@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
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Joe Trevethan
Councillor
Tel: 07785 590213
Address: Gladeric House, Rose Hill, Goonhavern, TRX 9JT
Email: joe.trevethan@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Joe is a Councillor for the Goonhavern Ward. Joe is a member of the Planning Committee and a member of the Public Spaces & Services Committee.
Frances White
Councillor
Tel: c/o 01872 572727
Address: c/o Chyanhale, Ponsmere Valley, Perranporth, TR6 0DB
Email: frances.white@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Frances is a Councillor for the Perranporth Ward. She is a member of the Staffing and Finance & Operations committees and is vice-chair of the Planning Committee.
Frances represents the Parish Council at meetings of St Piran’s Trust.
Ken Yeo
Councillor
Tel: 01872 573344
Address: The Paddock, Perranwell Road, Goonhavern, TR4 9JL
Email: ken.yeo@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Ken is a councillor for the Goonhavern ward and sits on the Planning and Finance and Operations Committee. He is a very experienced councillor and previously served on Carrick District Council.
Steven Arthur
Tel: 01872 540345
Address: c/o Chyanhale, Ponsmere Valley, Perranporth, TR6 0DB
Email: steven.arthur@perranzabuloe-pc.gov.uk
Steve is a Councillor for the Goonhavern Ward and a member of the Planning, Finance & Operations committees and is also the Vice-Chair of the Staffing committee.