Town Hall
The Town Council employs five full-time and nine part-time members of staff to carry out its duties.
Congleton Town Council also employs a team of seasonal paddling pool attendants.
Streetscape
The Town Council employs thirteen full-time and one part-time member of staff to carry out its duties.
David McGifford
Chief Officer
David joined the Town Council as Chief Officer in January 2016. He is employed full time and oversees all the workings of the Town Council.
Jackie Potts
Support Manager - RFO
Jackie took up the role of Support Manager in April 2008. Jackie works 30 hours a week and is particularly responsible for the smooth running of the committees, the office and the finances. Jackie is not usually in the office on a Friday.
Jackie MacArthur
Support Manager - Town Centre and Marketing Manager
Jackie is responsible for the Town Council communications, promoting the town and working with partner organisations to improve the town centre. Jackie works full time.
Linda Minshull
Civic Administrative Officer
Linda joined Congleton Town Council in 2002, her responsibilities include:- Organising Civic events, co-ordinating the Mayor's Diary, the Youth Committee and Planning Committee Administration. Linda works 21 hours a week, usually 9-3pm Monday - Wednesday.
Sue Trow
Administrative Assistant
Sue assists David and Jackie and has responsibilities for the purchase ledger and web site. Sue works 20 hours - usually all day Monday, Tuesday and Friday until 3.00pm.
Andrea Morris-Wild
Administrative Assistant
Andrea also assists David and Jackie and has responsibilities for Committee Papers and Town Hall Bookings. Andrea works 18.5 hours - usually until 12.30pm on Wednesday and all day Thursday and Friday.
Mike Smith
Congleton Partnership Co-ordinator
The major part of Mike's role is as administrator for the Congleton Partnership. To co-ordinate its activities, projects and events while supporting the various groups attached to the Partnership Executive. Mike works 22 hrs a week, normally Monday - Wednesday
Martha Hayes
Marketing & Administration Assistant
Martha reports to the Town Centre Manager, Jackie MacArthur. This is a full time position.
Mark Worthington
Town Hall Supervisor
This is a full time position reporting to the Town Centre & Marketing Manager. Marks main duties are to ensure that the Town Hall is maintained and run to a high standard with the help of his team of caretakers.
Tim Muston
Town Hall Caretaker
Tim works 15hrs a week and reports to Mark Worthington. Tim's main responsibility is to ensure the cleanliness and well being of the Town Hall and to facilitate its use.
Melvyn Hulme
Facilities Officer
Melvyn works 6hrs a week and reports to Mark Worthington. Melvyn's main responsibility is to ensure the cleanliness and well being of the Town Hall and to facilitate its use.
Pete Forster
Facilities Officer
Pete works 9hrs a week and reports to Mark Worthington. Pete's main responsibility is to ensure the cleanliness and well being of the Town Hall and to facilitate its use.
Rowan Nightingale
Facilities Officer
Rowan works 24hrs a week and reports to Mark Worthington. Rowan's main responsibility is to ensure the cleanliness and well being of the Town Hall and to facilitate its use.
Ruth Burgess
Streetscape Development Manager
Ruth oversees the Operatives who carry out the Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing work throughout Congleton. She also supervises, monitors and reviews the implementation of contracts to ensure high standards of maintenance, safety, quality of services and value for money are delivered. During the summer months Ruth is also responsible for the smooth running of the Paddling Pool. She works full time and is based primarily in the Town Hall and reports to the Chief Officer.
Dave Foster
Streetscape Operative
Dave works in a team who carry out ground maintenance works throughout Congleton, this involves:- Shrub maintenance, Grass & Hedge Cutting and the bedding in Summer and Winter. The team also check the play areas for damage and litter on a weekly basis. Dave works Full Time.
James Bibby
Streetscape Operative
James works in a team who carry out ground maintenance works throughout Congleton, this involves:- Shrub maintenance, Grass & Hedge Cutting and the bedding in Summer and Winter. The team also check the play areas for damage and litter on a weekly basis. James works Full Time.
Pete Whiston
Streetscape Operative
Pete works in a team who carry out ground maintenance works throughout Congleton, this involves:- Shrub maintenance, Grass & Hedge Cutting and the bedding in Summer and Winter. The team also check the play areas for damage and litter on a weekly basis. Pete works Part Time.
Simon Farrall
Streetscape Operative
Simon takes pride in Congleton Park and carries out both Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance work within the Park, this includes the Summer and Winter Bedding. Simon also helps keep the Roundabouts and Town Centre Floral displays tidy and maintained, he is Full Time.
Rob Serwin
Streetscape Operative
Rob takes pride in Congleton Park and carries out both Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance work within the Park, this includes the Summer and Winter Bedding. Rob also helps keep the Roundabouts and Town Centre Floral displays tidy and maintained, he is Full Time.
Mick Pritchard
Streetscape Operative
Mick takes pride in Congleton Park and carries out both Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance work within the Park, this includes the Summer and Winter Bedding. Mick also helps keep the Cenotaph clean and tidy, he works Full Time.
Andrew Turnock
Streetscape Operative
Andrew has a dual role which is season dependent, in the Summer he helps where, he is needed for example:- summer bedding and grass cutting. Andrew also has a schedule for the main rural roads throughout Congleton, aiming to keep them free from Litter and Fly Tipping. In the Winter he helps carry out the rural litter picking, he works Full Time.
Terry Davies
Streetscape Operative
Terry keeps Congleton free from litter and fly tipping on the roads and Council owned land, on average Terry empties between 100 - 120 bins a day. He also helps when needed in the Town Centre and with the toilets. Terry works Full Time.
Mark Stubbs
Streetscape Operative
Mark keeps Congleton free from litter and fly tipping on the roads and Council owned land. Mark empties on average 120 bins each day. He ensures that the town is a clean and safe place to live and work.
Jonathan Murrell
Streetscape Operative
Jonathan works in a team who carry out ground maintenance works throughout Congleton, this involves:- Shrub maintenance, Grass & Hedge Cutting and the bedding in Summer and shrubs and grass are kept neat and tidy.
Jack Appleton
Apprentice Streetscape Operative
Jack is an Apprentice who works alongside the Streetscape Operative Team in Congleton Park and Town, ensuring the upkeep of the areas, keeping it free from litter and making sure that the shrubs and grass are kept neat and tidy.
Chris Banks
Streetscape Operative
Chris works in a team who carry out ground maintenance works throughout Congleton, this involves:- Shrub maintenance, Grass & Hedge Cutting and the bedding in Summer and Winter. The team also check the play areas for damage and litter on a weekly basis. Chris works Full Time.
Noel Stubbs
Streetscape Operative
Noel has a dual role which is season dependent, in the Summer he carries out grass cutting on the ride on mowers. Noel also has a schedule for the main rural roads throughout Congleton, aiming to keep them free from Litter and Fly Tipping. In the Winter he helps carry out the rural litter picking, he works Full Time.