Geraldine Barker
I’m Suffolk born and spent my childhood at Aldhurst Farm situated between Leiston and
Saxmundham before moving to Norfolk, then Oakham in Rutland. Some thirty-six years ago I returned to Suffolk with my two children and have lived in Saxmundham, near the High Street, for the past twenty-eight years. I have a keen interest in the development of Saxmundham for the benefit of all.
After semi-retiring from working in company finance, administration and health and safety roles, during the past few years I’ve engaged with volunteer community work. I set up the local litter picking group, inaugurated the Memorial Trail in conjunction with the Town Council and volunteered with IP17 GNS, Saxmundham Museum and the local Poppy Appeal.
I have a passion for history and heritage and as a mature student, studied part-time with the University of Suffolk and graduated with a BA Honours in History in 2019.
Committees:
Vice-Chair of the Town Council
Chair of the Energy Projects Working Group
Member of the Events and Communications Committee
Member of the Gannon Institute Management Committee
Member of the Planning and Development Control Committee
Member of the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group
