Town Councillors
The current Town councillors for Dereham are listed below. If you wish to make contact with any councillor, please do so using the contact details provided. Councillor register of interests can be found on Breckland Council’s website.
Hugh King - Mayor of Dereham
Committees: Plans, Markets & Buildings, Social & Welfare, Personnel
Central East Ward
I moved from Canterbury in Kent to Dereham in 1980. I am married and have four children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. I served in HM Forces for 9 years; on my termination I joined British Rail at Canterbury and moved to Dereham, where I spent most of my time as a Manager for Anglia Railways until retirement 24 years later.
On retirement I became a member of the former Board of Visitors at HMP Wayland, and went on to become Vice-Chairman. I have been a volunteer on Mid-Norfolk Railways as a Director, where I spent five years as Standards and Compliance Director. At present I am the Public Relations Officer for Norfolk Military Vehicles Group (my hobby) and am also a member of the Royal British Legion Dereham branch, for which I served as Secretary and Vice-Chairman. I had to stand down to take on the position as the County Chairman for Norfolk RBL, which I am now undertaking. I am now looking forward to another new challenge as a Councillor for Dereham.
My other interests are in both the youth and elderly sides in Dereham.
Contact Details
07867 522769
Linda Monument - Deputy Mayor
Committees: Plans, Markets & Buildings, Social & Welfare, Finance & Governance, Personnel
Neatherd Ward
Contact Details
31 Greenfields Road, Dereham, NR20 3TE
01362 694670
Also a Breckland District Councillor
Amy-Jane Brooks
Committees: Plans, Heritage & Open Spaces, Recreation
Central West Ward
I am proud to be on Dereham Town Council. I have lived in Dereham and had connections with the town for over 30 years. I love Dereham and want to get the best for all residents, not just for residents in certain areas of the town.
I am a secondary school teacher in the west of Norfolk, which I love! I have a passion for raising awareness and getting involved with issues involving children and young people.
I am very much aware of the struggles many people face on a day-to-day basis and I try to get involved in activities to raise awareness of this. Housing issues and homelessness issues are key areas of concern and in 2019 I helped to launch a tenants and community union in Norwich.
In my spare time (when I have it!), I enjoy going for walks and weekends away with my husband, spending time with my family and getting involved in trade unionism and raising awareness about educational issues. My involvement in unionism has led me to study for an MA in Sociology and Social Justice, which I am halfway through!
Contact Details
07539 366891
Harry Clarke
Committees: Plans, Markets & Buildings, Social & Welfare, Finance & Governance
St Withburga Ward
As well as a Town Councillor, Harry is also a District Councillor, where he represents the district ward of Withburga, which is also the ward he resides in.
He is a former NHS Assistant Director, working in the fields of patient safety, clinical quality and risk management in Norfolk, Suffolk, London and the South East. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health and the Royal Society of Medicine.
Harry is an allotment holder, a member of Dementia Friendly Dereham, supports Cancer and Animal charities and has a keen interest in Dereham's industrial heritage.
Contact Details
01362 696229
07956 884461
Also a Breckland District Councillor
Kendra Cogman
Committees: Plans, Heritage & Open Spaces, Recreation, Personnel
Toftwood Ward
Carolyn Coleman
Committees: Plans, Markets & Buildings, Social & Welfare
Neatherd Ward
I have been a very active member of the local community since I retired from full time employment. Through my voluntary work as a member of the aboutDereham Partnership, I have come to understand some of the issues in Dereham that are of concern to residents. I would like to be able to speak up on behalf of residents and try to help the town council in its mission to make the town a safe and attractive environment for everyone.
Contact Details
07903 950056
Phillip Duigan
Committees: Plans, Heritage & Open Spaces, Recreation, Finance & Governance
Toftwood Ward
Contact Details
Turnpike Close, Dereham Road, Scarning, Dereham, NR19 2NN
01362 692443
07546 357883
Also a Norfolk County Councillor
Stuart Green
Committees: Plans, Markets & Buildings, Social & Welfare, Finance & Governance, Personnel
Toftwood Ward
Alan Greenwood
Committees: Plans, Heritage & Open Spaces, Recreation, Finance & Governance
Neatherd Ward
As one of the newest members of the council I am happy and proud to represent the Neatherd ward. I have lived, worked or been schooled in Dereham all my life and lived beside the Neatherd in the 60’s. I have known Dereham through the good times and the more difficult times. I am an independent councillor and look forward to working with all my fellow councillors for the benefit of the people of Dereham and Toftwood.
My interests included running and walking around our lovely town and surrounding countryside.
I can be contacted by email regarding any issues or concerns that you may have. I look forward to representing you both now and in the future.
Contact Details
Hannah Jones-Seymour
Committees: Plans, Heritage & Open Spaces, Recreation, Personnel
Central West Ward
A bit about me: I've lived in Dereham since 2019, before that I lived in Beetley for 18 years. I love Dereham because it's steeped in history, surrounded by wonderful buildings and scenery, has a great market, and is full of kind, friendly people. I volunteered for the council because I want to help out and make the community even lovelier.
Occupation: Speech and Language Therapist BSc
Hobbies: gardening, reading, travelling, attempting new recipes, and visiting local cafes & pubs.
Contact Details
Philip Morton
Committees: Plans, Heritage & Open Spaces, Recreation, Finance & Governance
Neatherd Ward
Contact Details
Cambrai House, 58 Neatherd Road, Dereham, NR20 4AY
01362 696758
Ray O'Callaghan
Committees: Plans, Markets & Buildings, Social & Welfare
St Withburga Ward