About the Council

Below is a list of all of our council members, along with contact information for each councillor. If you need to get in touch with us but you’re not sure who is best to contact directly then please see our contact page.

Chair

Martin King

Chair of the Council

Elected

Independent

I moved here from Chester in 2018, having retired at the end of 2017 as a Dispensing Optician with my own practice in Cumbria. Previous experience includes many years in the IT industry followed by a rewarding career as a landscape photographer. I am currently a Governor at Ysgol Derwen. I am recently married, and also have two children and two growing young grandchildren. When I get the chance I love being out cycling or tramping the hills with my camera.

martin@higherkinnerton.org.uk

Vice Chair

Chris Upton

Vice Chair of the Council

Elected

Independent

I’ve grown up and lived in Higher Kinnerton my whole life which is longer than I want to admit to. Professionally, I’m a Civil Engineer, specialising in Highway Design within the Planning realm. I’m also an experienced Mechanic and have an interest in (landscape) photography.
I served on the Council previously for 5 years between 2015 and 2020 and have re-joined after taking a break.

chris@higherkinnerton.org.uk

Clerk

Liz Corner

Community Council Clerk

I was appointed as Clerk to the Council in August 2009 and I have lived in the village for many years. I very much enjoy my varied role as Clerk and I also work as a Legal Assistant for Cheshire West and Chester Council.

liz@higherkinnerton.org.uk

Members

Mike Allport

Elected

Independent

Elected County Councillor for the Ward

I and my family live on Main Road. I have been a village resident since 1983, I am married with two sons and four grandchildren. Now retired from the aerospace industry.

mike@higherkinnerton.org.uk

Josh Swash

Co-opted member

Independent

I moved to Higher Kinnerton in October 2019 having lived in Hawarden for 20 years. After graduating from university, I ran a small business with my brother before moving into the legal sector in the NHS which I have been a part of for 7 years, in which I specialise in medical law. I hope that my skills can be of use in protecting the fantastic rural village that we live in. In my spare time I enjoy sport and film and run the community cinema in the village.

josh@higherkinnerton.org.uk

Carroll Nugent

Elected

Independent

I moved to Higher Kinnerton in 2015, all the way from Buckley. I have travelled all over the world as a Merchant Navy navigating officer and can attest to the fact that there is no place like home. Having settled in Higher Kinnerton with my family, I joined the Community Council to support the wider community in any way I could, using my skills and experience from both the private and public sector. I am currently a Civil Servant serving in Central Government.

carroll@higherkinnerton.org.uk

Joe Cooper

Co-opted member

Independent

I moved to Higher Kinnerton in 2021 with my partner and particularly enjoy the proximity to the countryside and the sense of community in the village. I am interested in the biodiversity and sustainable aspects of gardening and am applying these principles on my allotment plot in the village. I grew up in Flintshire but have lived in places as diverse as Wrexham, London and Japan. I spent 20 years teaching Maths, and now support maths professional development nationally. I enjoy cooking and cycling and would like to resume long distance running if my legs allow it!

joe@higherkinnerton.org.uk

Fallon Turrisi

Co-opted member

Independent

I moved to the village in 2020 from Essex with my husband and son, but I'm originally from Sydney, Australia. I'm also Chair of Little Acorns and treasurer of the Kinnerton Baby and Toddler Group. I'm a Project Manager by trade, working in foreign exchange. I love the idea of being involved in the community and feel very lucky to call Higher Kinnerton home.

fallon@higherkinnerton.org.uk

Peter Cottam

Co-opted member

Independent

I have lived in Higher Kinnerton for 17 years and moved to the village to raise my family. I have lived within Flintshire/Cheshire for all of my life with the exception of 3 years at University.

Since graduating I have worked within the health, safety and quality profession, which I have remained within for the past 22 years.

In my spare time I enjoy cycling, running, hill walking , gardening and spending time with family and friends.

peter@higherkinnerton.org.uk

Klaus Armstrong-Braun

Elected

Independent

Klaus lives in Broughton and is a renowned environmental campaigner. He also serves on the Broughton & Bretton Community Council

klaus@higherkinnerton.org.uk