Councillors At Kippax Parish Council
Kippax Parish Council is proudly served by 16 volunteer councillors. Find out more about each Councillor and how to contact them below. To view the Parish Wards map, go to www.leeds.gov.uk/maps then click on Parish Ward maps.
Martin Eyre – North Ward
Telephone: 07811 674239
Email: martin.eyre@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Roles: Chairman, Chairman of Planning Committee, Chairman of Community Pantry Committee, Chairman of Christmas Lights Committee, Chairman of Youth and Leisure Committee, Chairman of Village Services Committee
Martin is Chairman of KPC, as well as Chairman of the Planning Committee, Christmas Lights Committee, Community Pantry Committee, Village Services Committee and Youth and Leisure Committee and a member of the Finance and Corporate Governance Committee, the Newsletter Committee and the Personnel Committee. He is a very active councillor and dedicates a lot of time to supporting special projects throughout the village.
Darren Martin – East Ward
Email: darren.martin@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Roles: Vice Chairman, Chairman of Finance and Corporate Governance Committee, Chairman of Newsletter Committee, Chairman of Personnel Committee, Vice Chairman of, Village Services Committee, Vice Chairman of Youth and Leisure Committee
Darren is a dedicated Parish Councillor and is Vice Chairman of the Council. He is also Chairman of the Finance and Corporate Governance Committee, the Newsletter Committee and the Personnel Committee, and Vice Chairman of the Villages Services Committee and Youth and Leisure Committee and an active member of the Planning Committee and Christmas Lights Committee. He is keen to help support and develop Kippax for the future.
Julia Almond – East Ward
Email: julia.almond@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Roles: Vice Chairman of Personnel Committee, Vice Chairman of Community Pantry Committee
Julia is a dedicated Parish Councillor. She is the Vice Chairman of the Personnel Committee and the Community Pantry Committee as well as an active member of the Finance and Corporate Governance Committee, the Newsletter Committee, the Christmas Lights Committee, the Youth and Leisure Committee and the Planning Committee. She is a very active member of the village, holds an active role in the High Street Team and regularly helps to organise events and projects throughout the village.
Chris Weightman – East Ward
Email: chris.weightman@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Chris joined Kippax Parish Council in November 2023. He has a keen interest in serving Kippax residents and helping the council do its best for the local community. He is part of the council’s IT team and maintains the council website.
David Armitage – Central Ward
Email: david.armitage@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Roles: Member of the Planning Committee, Member of the Village Services Committee
David was co-opted onto Kippax Parish Council in May 2025 and is a member of the Planning Committee and the Village Services Committee.
Lesley Eyre – Central Ward
Email: lesley.eyre@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Roles: Member of the Christmas Lights Committee, Member of the Community Pantry Committee, Member of the Youth and Leisure Committee, Member of the Finance and Corporate Governance Committee
Lesley was co-opted onto Kippax Parish Council in April 2024. She is a member of the Christmas Lights Committee, Community Pantry Committee, Youth and Leisure Committee and Finance and Corporate Governance Committee. Her passion is the Community Pantry, helping to support vulnerable families. She has experience in helping organise events and enjoys meeting people.
Bobby Forrest – North Ward
Email: bobby.forrest@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Roles: Member of the Finance and Corporate Governance Committee, Member of the Youth and Leisure Committee
Bobby was co-opted onto Kippax Parish Council in July 2025 and is a member of the Finance and Corporate Governance Committee and the Youth and Leisure Committee.
Gail Hardwick – Central Ward
Address: 50 Oxford Drive
Email: gail.hardwick@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Roles: Vice-Chairman of Christmas Lights Committee, Vice-Chairman of Planning Committee, Member of the Finance and Corporate Governance Committee, Member of the Personnel Committee
Gail plays a very active role in the village. Alongside her role on the Parish Council she also leads the Girl Guides unit for Kippax. As a councillor, she is the Vice Chairman of the Christmas Lights Committee and the Planning Committee and a member of the Finance and Corporate Governance Committee and the Personnel Committee
Josie Mawson – East Ward
Email: josie.mawson@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Roles: Member of the Christmas Lights Committee, Member of the Personnel Committee, Member of the Community Pantry Committee, Member of the Youth and Leisure Committee
Josie was co-opted onto Kippax Parish Council in May 2020 and is a member of the Christmas Lights Committee, Personnel Committee, Community Pantry Committee and Youth and Leisure Committee. Josie also serves as President of KAOS (Kippax Amateur Operatic Society) and has been a committee member for over 40 years.
Marc Oldfield – Central Ward
Email: marc.oldfield@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Roles: Member of the Planning Committee, Member of the Finance and Corporate Governance Committee, Member of the Newsletter Committee, Member of the Youth and Leisure Committee, Member of the Village Services Committee
Marc was co-opted onto Kippax Parish Council in May 2025 and is a member of the Planning Committee, Finance and Corporate Governance Committee, Newsletter Committee, Youth and Leisure Committee and Village Services Committee.
Ann Parker – East Ward
Email: ann.parker@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Roles: Member of the Village Services Committee, Member of the Community Pantry Committee
Ann has been a Parish Councillor for several years and plays a key role in the Village Services Committee, keeping an eye on the village and ensuring any problems or concerns are rectified. Ann also serves on the Community Pantry Committee and has spent many years working at Brigshaw High School.
Catherine Pearson – Central Ward
Email: catherine.pearson@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Roles: Member of the Christmas Lights Committee, Member of the Community Pantry Committee, Member of the Youth and Leisure Committee
Catherine was co-opted onto Kippax Parish Council in April 2024 and serves on the Christmas Lights Committee, Community Pantry Committee and Youth and Leisure Committee.
Glynn Pearson – North Ward
Email: glynn.pearson@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Roles: Vice-Chairman of Newsletter Committee, Vice-Chairman of Finance and Corporate Governance Committee, Member of the Christmas Lights Committee, Member of the Planning Committee, Member of the Village Services Committee
Glynn was co-opted onto Kippax Parish Council in September 2023 and is Vice Chairman of the Newsletter Committee and the Finance and Corporate Governance Committee, and an active member of the Christmas Lights Committee, Planning Committee and Village Services Committee. He would like to help put something back into the community and support the great work the Parish Council does for local residents.
Janet Purcell – Central Ward
Email: janet.purcell@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Roles: Member of the Youth and Leisure Committee, Member of the Community Pantry Committee
Janet has served as a Councillor for several years and is an active member of the Youth and Leisure Committee and the Community Pantry Committee.
Helen Richardson – North Ward
Email: helen.richardson@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Helen has been a member of Kippax Parish Council since 2021. She has been involved in education for over 20 years and is keen to forge links between the council and the local schools.
Steven Shannon – North Ward
Email: steven.shannon@kippax-pc.gov.uk
Roles: Member of the Newsletter Committee, Member of the Village Services Committee, Member of the Youth and Leisure Committee
Steven was co-opted onto Kippax Parish Council in January 2025 and is an active member of the Newsletter Committee, Village Services Committee and Youth and Leisure Committee. He is a keen “Wombler” and takes pride in clearing the surrounding areas of litter. Steven attends St. Aidens RSPB Forum, is a Trustee of Vicars Court and is also a Parish Councillor for Allerton. He is very proactive and approachable and is happy to stop and chat while walking the dogs around Kippax.