Anthony Stansfeld was born in Newbury and West Berks has been his home all his life. He is currently an executive member of West Berks Council, and was a member of the Thames Valley Police Authority for several years taking over as Chairman of the Performance Committee in 2011. He has also been vice-chairman of the Audit, Governance and Risk Committee.

Sam has lived in Woodley for over 50 Years. He has 3 grown up children, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. He is now retired after working for many years at Mars confectionery. He enjoys gardening and was involved in fundraising for different charities over the years.

Philip has been a town councillor for the last 4 years most of which he has spent on the busy planning committee. His background is in the building industry which is very helpful when discussing the complexities of a planning application.

Janet, a former town councillor, has lived in Woodley for 23 years, has a grown up Son and 2 grandchildren. She recently retired from Thames Valley Police after 22 years as a civilian member of staff.

Michael is directly related to the first president of Switzerland it was natural that his career has always been related to the service of others before self. Firstly, as a regular soldier in the Royal Artillery.

Jenny lived in Woodley for 8 years has 3 children and 2 grandchildren. She was a mother and housewife for many years and now spends her time serving the community.  She has been a town councillor for 12 years where she has served on all the committees and was mayor for 2 years.

Kay has lived in this South Lake ward for the past 48 years,  she has 2 children and several grandchildren.  Kay was a Borough Councillor for 18 years and has been a Town Councillor for 24yrs, she and her husband ran the Woodley Junior Snorkel Club and the Thames Valley Octopush Club for 37 years

Alison moved here to attend Reading University 30 years ago and never left! She represented Bulmershe & Whitegates ward as a Borough Councillor for 2 years. Both her children attended Bulmershe School and she served 2 terms as a parent governor.