Meet the Team
Meet the dedicated representatives and activists working for the people of Burnley, Padiham, and Brierfield.
Councillors:
Cllr. Margaret Brindle
Rosehill with Burnley Wood
Cllr. Ashley Brown
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse
Cllr. Barbara Dole
Gawthorpe
Cllr. Gemma Haigh
Gannow
Cllr. John Harbour
Gawthorpe
Cllr. Bill Horrocks
Rosehill with Burnley Wood
Cllr. Paul Reynolds
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse
Cllr. Shaun Sproule
Brunshaw
Cllr. Mark Townsend
Brunshaw
Cllr. Andy Waddington
Lanehead
Member of Parliament
Oliver Ryan MP
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.
Millie Towers - 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.
Mark Townsend - Treasurer, Oversees financial matters, including budgeting and fundraising.
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:
Millie Towers - 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.
Bill Horrocks - Fundraising Officer, Develops strategies to raise funds for CLP activities and campaigns.