The new parish clerk and finance officer is Graham Parish, who is a charted management accountant with more than 30 years' local authority experience gained at East Sussex County Council (Highways), Wealden District Council and Seaford Town Council.

Karen Crowhurst has been appointed assistant clerk and financial assistant.

Karen was community development project manager for the Hailsham Trust and has had many years' experience within the community and voluntary sector.

Council chairman John Pritchett said, "Between them they have a wealth of experience which can only be an asset to the parish."

Both members of staff started in September and are delighted to be in post. To contact Graham or Karen at Willingdon and Jevington Parish Council, please ring the office on 489603 or 489104 during the opening hours of 9am – 1pm.

If you would like to find out more about the role of the council you can visit www.willingdonjevingtonparishcouncil.co.uk