Andrew Long
Vice-Chairman Of Planning
Vice-Chairman Of Staffing Committee
I joined the Council in 1999 as one of four co-opted members. Since then I have served on all the committees, and was Portreeve and Town Mayor in 2006/7.
As well as serving on the Town Council, in 2007 I was elected as one of the three members on Caradon District Council. When that Council was abolished as part of the creation of Cornwall Unitary Council I was elected as the Councillor for Callington in 2009 and was re-elected into that position in the 2013 elections.
I have lived in and around Callington for most of my life, and went to Stoke Climsland Primary and Callington Comprehensive Schools.
Since leaving full time education, I have worked for 27 years for Weatherhead Shop Designers as a Sales executive.
In my spare time I am involved in Callington Town Football Club and also Shout Kernow – which aims to bring back Cornish folk singing to local pubs around Cornwall.
34 Coombe Road, Callington PL17 7QG
E Mail contact
t: 01579 383982
m: 07812 597257
Mark Smith
Vice-Chairman Of Town Hall & Premises
Chairman Of Staffing Committee
Mark Smith, born in Gunnislake, and educated at Callington Comprehensive, has spent the majority of his life in and around the town.
He is a local fire fighter, and owner of a business in Callington. His previous occupations have included ten years in the road construction industry, working at a local quarry.
Mark is an avid reader, with an interest in medieval history, particularly the War of the Roses. He has travelled extensively, and spends his free time engaging in outdoor pursuits, such as walking. In 2009 he successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge, climbing Ben Nevis, Scarfell Pike and Snowden all in 24 hours.
Having joined Callington Town Council in 2013, Mark‘s primary aims are to use practical knowledge, from his experience as a fire fighter, first aider, and businessman, to improve facilities within the town.
He also hopes to promote and strengthen relationships between local businesses and the residents of Callington, both to support the town’s economy, and to bolster its community spirit.
Kilbride, Stoke Road, Kelly Bray, Callington PL17 8RA
E Mail contact
t: 07817 101788
Jamie Dowdall
Chairman Of Town Hall & Premises
I was born in Taunton and educated at Menheniot Primary School and Liskeard Comprehensive. After leaving Comprehensive education I went on to further study at the Duchy College - so I have lived in Callington since I was sixteen. I am a past president of the Callington Lions Club, and currently the owner of a manufacturing business based in Plymouth. Previously, I worked as a herdsman and spent fifteen years working with local quarrying industries.
In my spare time I’m involved with fundraising for charities as part of my involvement with the Callington Lions Club - which has included walking from Plymouth to Landsend in July 2010. I am also a long-serving member of the Callington team that help the homeless with a “ soup run” in Plymouth. I am married to Helen - a local Callington girl - and have a son, Thomas, who goes to school in the town. As a family we love to travel and meet new people.
I have been actively involved with the Town Council over the last six years where I hope that my practical and business skills contribute - along with a fresh approach and perspective to the town council. I try and get involved in community life as much as possible and, over the years, have been an active organiser & supporter of some of the town’s most memorable events such as the Honey Fair, Gala Day, Carnival and Festival week.
1 Trelowarren Close, Callington PL17 7TB
E Mail contact
t: 01579 389121
Karen Gold
Chairman Of Outside Services
I moved to Callington in 1982 with my husband Robin and two children, Steven and Claire. Shortly after that I started working at Callington Community College, where I held many roles including Integrated Services Co-ordinator. This helped me to understand the needs of the area’s young people as one of my interests is making sure that young people have access to suitable facilities.
My family has grown up in Callington and two of my four grandchildren were born in Callington and attend Callington Primary School. My family roots are Cornish, and although I was born in Australia, I class myself and family as Cornish.
I joined Callington Town Council in 2006, I felt it was time to give something back to the community that had given myself and my family so much. I was Portreeve for two years, a time I thoroughly enjoyed, especially meeting so many local people and forging some good friendships. I am on the Committee which organises the Christmas Festivities on behalf of the Town Council and help out at other local events.
I have been an active member of Callington Women’s Institute and am on the Callington Festival Committee working in partnership with the Rotary, Lions and Young Farmers, organising Callington Carnival, which has grown since its reformation in 2009. This is always a great time in Callington and shows how the community can work together to put on a great Carnival. I am also on the Steering Group of Callington & Saltash’s branch of Community Action Through Sport (CATS), which is a National organisation, which organises events and rewards youngsters for their volunteering.
I believe Callington has a lot to offer to all ages as there is a huge variety of groups and organisations in this area, no matter what your interests are. I will continue on the Town Council, for as long as possible, to help in the development of our community and help promote the growth of Callington as a major town in Cornwall.
17 Fowey Crescent, Callington, PL17 7PJ
E Mail contact
t: 01579 382752
Maria Coakley
Vice-Chairman of Outside Services
I was born in Callington but not brought up here, we moved away when I was five years old. I spent all my school holidays here and even came back for a while when I was eleven.
I became a Town Councillor in 2009 and have been also been Deputy Chair of Finance and General Purposes although I am still on lots of other sub-committees.
I can often be found volunteering in the Oxfam shop and I am a member of Mebyon Kernow.
I have two grown up children and I have one grandchild.
I would call myself a community Councillor, I love Cornwall and am very proud to call myself Cornish.
Sue Tolman
Chairman Of Planning
My name is Suzan Tolman and I’m the latest recruit to the Town Council, having been co-opted on during the summer of 2013.
I have been connected with Callington for several years, albeit through my family, the Church or training many residents through my involvement with the Adult Education Team in the Town. I retired from teaching to enable me to look after my poorly husband but since his passing, I am now in a position to give some time back to our community, which is why I joined the Council.
Many years ago my husband and I actually worked for the town council coordinating the bookings and caretaking the hall, so I’ve seen first-hand how the Council has evolved and developed over the years.
I have a great passion for local history, so use my skills and knowledge to help people particularly with family history projects.
55 Coronation Road, Callington, PL17 7BX
E Mail contact
t: 01579 383687
Graham Fox
I am 54 years old and I am married to Karina. I have two grown up daughters from a previous marriage and two lovely grandsons.
My wife and I have lived in Callington since 2011 and are proud to call it our home.
I have been a Councillor before and loved being able to work for my commuity.
For the past few years I have been battling against a serious illness from which I am happy to say that I have recovered , enough so to work for this great town and its people.
22 Liskeard Road
Callington
Cornwall
E Mail contact
t: 01579 641238
Mike Tagg
Chairman of Finance and General Purposes
After re-locating to Callington 2 years ago I joined the Council as a co-opted member in July 2014.
I left school aged 15 to join the Merchant Navy, then at 21 became a Royal Marine Commando, serving 22 years, leaving as a Colour Sergeant in 1985.
During this time I married and had 2 children, we now have 4 young grandchildren, and have celebrated 43 years of marriage this year.
After leaving the Royal Marines I worked in London, finally ending up at Dartmoor Prison. (Though not as an inmate!)
We retired to Spain in 2003, where I was elected President of our local community, but decided after 9 years it was time to return to the UK. Having moved about 15 times this was going to be the final move.
I am a member of the Callington Royal British Legion, the local Masonic Lodge and Callington U3A, where I enjoy attending the baking group, crime fiction group and the computer group. I have also re-introduced the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Broadmead.
Callington has so much to offer and I hope to contribute in working with the Town Council to the benefit all the residents and visitors, young and old, with a positive forward looking approach.
113 Broadmead, Callington
E Mail contact
t: 01579 384552
Peter Watson
E Mail contact
t: 01579 186319
Madi Burrows
Debbie Smith
Brenig Morgan
I was born and raised in The Wye Valley, Monmouthshire and moved to Callington with my wife and twelve-year-old daughter two years ago. Our son, daughter in law and our two grandchildren live in Lewdown, we now see them regularly which is a joy.
I am a member of Cornwall Housing Tenants Scrutiny Panel and have been a volunteer at Callington Information Service. My interests include watching cricket, our daughter plays for Callington Cricket Club and last season was picked to play for Cornwall Girls.
I feel very proud and privileged to have been invited to join Callington Town Council and, together with the other members of the Town Council, will continue to lobby Cornwall Council to continue funding our local library service.
I will endeavour to represent the residents of Callington, to keep abreast of local issues, support and assist residents wherever and whenever possible and I have accepted an invitation to join the Callington Neighbourhood Planning Steering Group.
I have been a type one diabetic for fifty years, whenever possible I support and encourage people who suffer with this illness.
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