The Chairman Of South Derbyshire District Council Councillor Michael Stanton
Michael has always lived in Ticknall, growing up on the family farm.
He was educated at Ashby Grammar School and Broomfields Agricultural College and then returned home to work on the farm, producing milk and cereals. He still farms today but the cows have now gone as the farm has diversified into woodland, arable and grazing.
He married Heather in 1973 and they have three children.
Michael was Chairman of Ticknall Parish Council for nine years and a member of the NFU, becoming the Derby Branch Chairman in 1981. He was also a keen member of Melbourne Round Table and is now a member of Melbourne Rotary Club, having served as chairman for both. He was elected to SDDC in 2007 as, a representative for the Hartshorne and Ticknall Ward. Following a boundary adjustment, he now represents the Repton Ward. Michael has served on the Planning and the Economic Development Committee.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys fishing, shooting, watching cricket and also spending time with his expanding family which now includes four grandchildren.
CONSORT - MRS HEATHER STANTON
Heather is the daughter of a Shardlow corn merchant and has been married to Michael for 38 years.
After graduating from the University of Birmingham with a B.Sc(Hons) 2.1 in Biological Science she worked for Raleigh Industries in Sinfin. After the birth of Jeremy, Melissa and Christabel she studied at Loughborough University and obtained her PGCE with distinction. Heather then enjoyed many years teaching science in local schools including Sinfin Community School, The Pingle School and Repton Preparatory School. She left the teaching profession 12 years ago to concentrate on the equestrian centre she has set up on the family farm.
Heather is a trustee of Dame Catherine Harpur School Foundation in Ticknall.
During her leisure time Heather enjoys riding and spending time with her family.
Further Information about the Chairman of the Council
Chairman's diary
Contact details
Democratic Services Assistant (Civic Functions)
Chairman's Office
South Derbyshire District Council
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 0AH
Tel: 01283 595721
Fax: 01283 595853
Online: contact form
email: chairsoffice@south-derbys.gov.uk
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