Pat Balaam, Member for Saxon Ward (Labour) (18 Oak Close, Thetford IP24 3EZ
Tel: 01842 753417 email: pat.balaam@breckland.gov.uk) Lived in Thetford 43 years with two grown up daughters both living in
Thetford. Town Councillor for nine years, District Councillor since 2007. Vice Chair of Barnham Community group, member of Thetford Local Action group Governor of Redcastle
and Queensway Junior School.
Roy Brame, Member for Castle Ward (Conservative) (Oak
Tree House, Brandon Road, Thetford IP24 3PP
Tel: 01842 761448 email: roy@cobradomestic.co.uk) Born in Thetford. Elected to the Town Council May 2007. Has run a
successful Electrical business in Thetford for many years and hopes he has some skills to offer. As a Town Councillor wants to make sure Thetford’s voice is heard
where it counts.
Mike Brindle, Member for Abbey Ward (Liberal Democrat) (6 Nunnery Drive Thetford
IP24 3EN Tel: 01842 753566 email: mikebrindle@talktalk.net) Elected to the Town Council in June 2009 and also elected as the County
Councillor for Thetford West. He has lived in the Town since 1987. He was Head of Rosemary Musker High School for 15 years. Also a former Chairman of the Thetford Society
and is still an active member.
Marion Chapman-Allen, Member for Saxon Ward (Conservative) (Travellers Rest,
3 Campion Road, Thetford IP24 2XT Tel: 01842 750700 email:
marion.chapman-allen@breckland.gov.uk) In 1987 moved from North Norfolk to Thetford she has three sons and a
grandson. She supported Special Needs in local schools, is trained in mediation and counselling and was at Thetford CAB for 5 years. Currently serving as a SSAFA
Forces caseworker. She was elected to Town & District Councils in 2003 and to Norfolk County Council in June 2009. Especially supports conservation and wildlife issues.
Sam Chapman-Allen, Member for Saxon Ward (Conservative) (Travellers Rest,
3 Campion Road, Thetford IP24 2XT Tel: 01842 750700 email:
sam.chapman-allen@breckland.gov.uk) Born and raised in Norfolk. Educated in Thetford and then attended Thurston Community
College. Elected to the Town and and District Councils in 2007. He is an Flt Lt in the RAF VR (T) , a Civil Servant for the MOD (RAF) and a leader of a 80 strong cadet group
aged 13-20 . Believes in inspiring people through adventure & challenge and to never give up. 
John Harding, Member for Guildhall Ward (Independent)
(8 Hawthorn Way, Thetford IP24 2TA Tel: Ex-Directory email:
hardingja@tiscali.co.uk) Married and lives on the Admirals Estate, has two grown up daughters and three grandchildren all living in
Thetford. Town Councillor for 6 years and a Governor at the Admirals Junior School. Mayor of Thetford 2008/09. After serving 26 years in the Royal Air Force put roots down in
Thetford.
Terry Jermy, Member for Saxon Ward (Labour) (15 Newtown,
Thetford IP24 3AS Tel: 01842 750722 email:
terry.jermy@googlemail.com) Terry is one of the youngest Town Councillors and was elected in July 2008. He has lived in the town
all his life and works for Keystone Development Trust as a Community Development Worker supporting a number of local organisations and community projects and he is a Governor at
Charles Burrell Humanities School. Terry also runs his own business - Go Further. You can view Terry's online blog (diary) by
visiting; www.jermysjournal.blogspot.com
Robert Kybird, Member for Guildhall Ward (Conservative)
(48 Vicarage Road, Thetford IP24 2LR Tel: 01842 751546 h or 753132 email:
Robert.Kybird@gmail.com) Robert is a local business man born and educated in Thetford. Town and District Councillor and is
Chairman of the Town’s planning Committee. Takes a strong interest in many aspects of local life and has a particular interest in the Town’s history and archaeology. He
is also “Design Champion” on the Moving Thetford Forward Board.
Terence Lamb, Member for Castle Ward (Independent) (47 Castle Street,
Thetford IP24 2DL Tel: 01842 753015) Born and bred in Thetford with a career in teaching. He has been a Town Councillor since 1963 and also District Councillor.
Was Mayor of Thetford 1970 and 1989. His aim is always to protect and preserve the historic buildings in the town and only encourage development that is well planned
and adds enhancement. 
Derek Mortimer, Member for Guildhall Ward (Conservative) (9 Manse Court,
Thetford IP24 2LE Tel: 01842 753306 email:
derek.mortimer@breckand.gov.uk) Thetford born and bred. Town & District Councillor for 12 years. Mayor of Thetford 2003
also Vice Chairman Riversdale Management Committee. Has a special interested in the work of Voluntary groups at Riverdale Centre and is concerned for the welfare of the
community, law and order and care of the vulnerable.
Albert Paines, Member for Abbey Ward (Labour) (4 Minstergate,
Thetford IP24 1BN Tel: 01842 752459 email:
a.tpaines@mypostoffice.co.uk) Has lived in Thetford 46 years and is married with four children and ten grandchildren.
Has been a Town Councillor for 12 years, was Mayor of Thetford 2001/2 and served as a Breckland Councillor for 16 years. He is a volunteer at Charles Burrell Museum.
Pauline Quadling, Member for Abbey Ward (Independent) (6 Nether Row,
Thetford IP24 2EG Tel: 01842 764647 or 07957 432288 email:
riversdale@pwconnect.co.uk) Born in London came to Thetford in 1968. Town Councillor for four years, District
Councillor since 2007. Secretary of Abbey Tenants Association, Secretary of Riversdale Centre, Vice Chair of Stag, founder member of the Dolphins. Especially
interested in care in the community, law and order and volunteering work for the needy.
Bryan Skull, Member for Guildhall Ward Ward (Conservative) (Tel: 01842 752478 email:
bjskull@talk21.com) Elected onto the Town
Council in June 2009. Has lived in Thetford for 45 years and has three grown up children and one teenager. Chairman of Governors at Barnham CVC Primary School.
Byan wants to have a say in the future of Thetford.
Mike Spencer, Member for Abbey Ward (Conservative) (13 Redgate,
Thetford IP24 2HA Tel: 01842 765443 email:
mike.spencer@breckland.gov.uk) Moved from London to Thetford in 1967 and worked in engineering at the same firm for 18 years.
Currently works at Unipen Pipelines Thetford. Town Councillor for six and a District Councillor since 2007.
Pam Spencer, Member for Guildhall Ward (Conservative) (13 Redgate,
Thetford IP24 2HA Tel: 01842 765443 email:
pamela.spencer@breckland.gov.uk) Moved to Thetford from London in 1967. Town Councillor for 10 years and District
Councillor for 6 years. Worked as a Nursery Officer for 11 years. Her hobbies were connected with Drama and Music. Elected Mayor of Thetford 2008/2009
Stuart Wright, Member for Saxon Ward (Independent) (79 Churchill Road,
Thetford IP24 2JZ Tel: 01842 754166 email:
wright@79cr.freeserve.co.uk) Born and bred in Thetford, attended Norwich Road and Thetford Grammar Schools, has been
Town Councillor since 2007, Chairman of The Thetford Society, Board member of the Keystone Development Trust and School Governor of Norwich Road School. First set up
the Dad’s Army Tours and Museum.(Councillors Mrs T I Paines and Mr P J Pearson, both re-elected in 2007, both resigned in April 2009.)