Councillors
Whilst contact information for members of the Council is provided under the Freedom of Information Act and are volunteers, you are advised to contact the Clerk for a quicker response as many of the Councillors are in full time employment.
Kate Cheshire
Member
07768 746150
Representations
None
Biography
Kate has lived in the Parish since 1998, enjoying family life and bringing up her two children.
Kate has been a Parish Councillor since 2012 and has been keen to support the community. As a founding member of the West Wycombe Events Team, Kate has helped organise splendid annual events for the parish and surrounding communities to enjoy.
Hobbies include tap dancing, socialising with friends and catching up on films on Netflix!
Neil Harris
Vice Chair
07443 465530
Representations
Community Board
Biography
I have lived and worked in High Wycombe for 29 years, moving here to work for the National Trust at Hughenden in 1991. As Countryside manager I look after the Hill, Park and open areas within the village, along with other properties such as Coombe Hill, Bradenham and Watlington.
I represent the National Trust on the Parish Council and have served as a regular parish councillor since 2010. As a resident in the village, I have a keen interest in the environment we live in, particularly in its condition and how everyone can do their bit to help look after it. This makes the whole village a better place for people to live, work and visit.
Mark Herbert
Member
07932 725338
Representations:
None
Biography
I have lived in the parish since 2017, settling here after completing my service in the British Army.
My career has been varied and focused on interesting, challenging work, I am currently a Programme and Project Manager for a global company.
I am married with two children and an enthusiastic cocker spaniel. Outside of work and family life, I like to pretend that I still play rugby — in reality, I am now very much a spectator. I enjoy spending time outdoors, feeling incredibly fortunate to live where we do. I am committed to supporting the parish through practical problem solving, good governance, and a focus on maintaining West Wycombe’s unique character. I also lead the restoration of our village’s war memorial in time for its centenary in 2028.
Vicki Smith BEM
Chair
01494 532239
Representations
None
Biography
I have lived in West Wycombe Village since 1969. I have two children who attended West Wycombe School and three grandchildren.
I have been on the management committee who run West Wycombe Village Hall for over 40 years.
I have been a Councillor for West Wycombe Parish Council since it was formed in 1987 and Chairman of the Parish Council for 30 years of that time.
It has been a pleasure to see all that the Parish Council has achieved over the years to make all of West Wycombe a good place to go to school, live, work and play.
[Councillor Vicki Smith was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen's New Year Honours List 2021]
Chantal Rowland
Member
07411 262977
Representations
Biography
Chantal has called the parish home since 2012. The daughter of an RAF serviceman, she experienced 24 house moves throughout her life and was fortunate to live and work in Cyprus, Germany, the United States and Belgium, giving her a broad perspective and appreciation for different communities.
Following a rewarding 28-year career with the Ministry of Defence, she retired in January 2025 and now runs a small wellness business from her home in West Wycombe.
She is currently serving her second term as a parish councillor, having stepped away from her first term after being diagnosed with cancer.
In January 2026, she also took on the role of Treasurer for West Wycombe Village Hall, where she is committed to supporting one of the village's most valued community assets.
When she's not working or volunteering, Chantal is happiest in her garden or spending quality time with her dogs, family and friends.
Angie Wright
Member
07730 432222
Representations
West Wycombe Community Association
Biography
I have lived in West Wycombe Village since 2012 with my husband Ian. I have 2 grown girls who flew the coop many years ago. I’m looking forward to retirement in 2022 but in the meantime I work for a large Building Distribution company auditing Environmental & Quality Assurance. I am very interested in the environment and in particular biodiversity where there is a lot of potential in the parish. Crafting is one of my hobbies specialising in hand-made cards but also love baking, knitting and sewing.