Meet the Team
Meet the dedicated representatives and activists working for the people of Burnley, Padiham, and Brierfield.
Councillors:
Cllr. Gail Barton
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse
Cllr. Margaret Brindle
Rosehill with Burnley Wood
Cllr. Ashley Brown
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse
Cllr. Barbara Dole
Gawthorpe
Cllr. Sue Graham
Lanehead
Cllr. Gemma Haigh
Gannow
Cllr. John Harbour
Gawthorpe
Cllr. Bill Horrocks
Rosehill with Burnley Wood
Cllr. Alun Lewis
Gawthorpe
Cllr. Paul Reynolds
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse
Cllr. Shaun Sproule
Brunshaw
Cllr. Mark Townsend
Brunshaw
Cllr. Andy Waddington
Lanehead
Cllr. Fiona Wild
Lanehead
Local Organisers & Constituency Labour Party (CLP) Team:
Executive Officers:
Alun Lewis - Chair, Leads meetings and represents the CLP at official functions.
Susan Graham – Senior Vice Chair, Supports the chair within the local Constituency.
Hannah Till - Vice-Chair (Membership and Campaigns), acts as a direct liaison with members and should take the lead on recruiting new members and to organise campaign events including fundraisers, leafleting, and bringing in Labour officials to speak to the CLP.
Gemma Haigh - Secretary, Manages correspondence, records minutes, and maintains organisational records.
Tony Martin - Treasurer, Oversees financial matters, including budgeting and fundraising.
Fiona Wild - Women's Officer, Advocates for women's issues and encourages female participation within the party.
Daniel Armitage - LGBT+ Officer, Supports and represents the interests of LGBT+ members.
Peter Thorne - Trade Union Liaison Officer (TULO), Acts as a bridge between the CLP and affiliated trade unions.
Other Officers:
Dylan Manning - Youth Officer, Engages with young members and addresses youth-related concerns.
Daniel Armitage - Disability Officer, Advocates for members with disabilities and ensures accessibility within party activities.
Jason Hunter - Political Education and Training Officer, Organises educational sessions to enhance members' political knowledge and skills.
Ashley Brown - Social Media and Communications officer, Manages digital platforms and ensures effective online communication.
Bill Horrocks - Fundraising Officer, Develops strategies to raise funds for CLP activities and campaigns.