Council employees can be contacted on 01296 425678 during the hours of  8:45am–5:15pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am–4:45pm Friday.

The Town Hall is open to the public between 10am-3pm Monday to Friday or by prior appointment.

To contact Aylesbury Town Council by email click here or see council employees email addresses below.

Click here to view a PDF version of the organisational chart.

Office team

Keith Gray

Town Clerk/CEO/Responsible Financial Officer
The Chief Executive of the Town Council, is the most senior officer and responsible for the council’s employees, working closely with the council leader and responsible for advising the council on strategy, policy and making recommendations to the council. The Chief Executive is the designated Head of Paid Services under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and Proper Officer under the Local Government Act 1972 and Head of the Burial Authority. To read more about the role of the Town Clerk follow this link.

Keith has worked in local government for over 20 years and holds the Certificate in Local Council Administration. He is also a Fellow of the Society of Local Council Clerks and Chairman of the Bucks Branch of Local Council Clerks. Keith is also a Justice of the Peace.

Judith Priest

Deputy Town Clerk
Supports the Town Clerk and manages the administration of the Council. Oversees the running of the Jonathan Page Play Centre.

Ruth Mayhew

Senior Communities and Events Officer
Oversees the Council’s commitment to community engagement including Dementia Friendly Aylesbury, Youth Town Council and the full programme of community events. Clerk to the Communities Committee.

Sue Carpenter

PA to Mayor and Town Clerk
Provides full secretarial service for both the Mayor and the Town Clerk. Organises civic and mayoral events.

Bhavisha Tailor-Chhatralia

Human Resources Officer
Handles all aspects of Human Resources and employment matters.

Vacant

Administration Officer
Takes care of general administration for the Town Hall and deals with enquires from members of the public.

Emma Symons

Cemetery Officer
Responsible for burial bookings, administration and enquiries for Tring Road Cemetery.

Michelle Drummond

Cemetery Administrator
Assists the Cemetery Officer with the administration of the cemetery.

Rachel Noon

Marketing and Communications Officer
Coordinates the Council’s media and communications including website, press releases, newsletters, social media and Aylesbury Town Matters.

Jane Eden

Administration Officer Planning and Grants
Main administration support for Planning and Grants and is Clerk to the Planning and Licensing and Grants Committee.

Kim Colbeck

Devolved Services and Allotments Officer
Works alongside the Maintenance Manager to implement Devolved Services. Responsible for allotments, including wardens, allotment holders, inspections and rent payments.

Siobhan Collins

Events Officer
Works closely with the Senior Communities and Events Officer on the delivery of the Council’s community events and assists on community engagement projects.

Daniel Reynolds

Events Officer
Works closely with the Senior Communities and Events Officer on the delivery of the Council’s community events and assists on community engagement projects.

Deborah Cole

Senior Finance Officer
Maintains accounts and budgets for the Council. In partnership with the Deputy Town Clerk, oversees payroll and pensions.

Cerian Sherman

Finance Officer
Assists the Senior Finance Officer with Town Council accounts.

Emma El Badaoui

Community Liaison Officer (Environment)
Oversees implementation of community and business-based projects including Aylesbury in Bloom, floral arrangements and collaboration with Aylesbury Garden Town.

Diane Harrison

Town Centre Officer
Oversees implementation of community and business-based projects. Acts as Town Centre Business Liaison.

Mary Shurrock

Cleaner
Cleans the Town Hall

Outdoor team

Steve Webb

Maintenance Team Manager
Manages the Maintenance Team and oversees the Council’s outdoor land responsibilities, maintenance and devolved services work.

Pedro Pinto

Deputy Maintenance Manager
Supports Maintenance Manager with day-to-day maintenance tasks and makes “on the ground” decisions while out on site.

Alex Bull, Paul Cooper, Rowan Dennis, Aaron Huddlestone, Paul Neal, Lee Oxley, Steve Reid, Mark Williams, Charlie Witney, Daniel King

Grounds and Cemetery Maintenance Team
Carry out outdoor maintenance tasks within the Parish of Aylesbury and general maintenance and grave digging in Tring Road cemetery.

Ricky Norris

Cemetery Caretaking
Caretaking of the public facilities at the cemetery and opens and closes Tring Road cemetery daily.

Jonathan Page Play Centre team

Rebecca Murphy

Play Centre Manager
Manages the day-to-day running of the Council’s wraparound childcare services at the Jonathan Page Play Centre including employee recruitment.

Designated Safeguarding Officer and SENCO

Mary Shurrock

Playleader
Assists the Play Centre Manager with the day-to-day running of the Council’s wraparound childcare services at the Jonathan Page Play Centre.

Designated Safeguarding Officer and Early Years Lead.

Karen Chandler, Lisa Cross, Fezi Hassan, Vacant

Playworkers
Supervise the children at the Jonathan Page Play Centre during After School Club and school holiday playschemes.

Civic Volunteers

TBC

Mace Bearer
Carries the Mace before the Mayor on all ceremonial occasions.