Your Parish Councillors

(Chair )

(Vice Chair)

Hi I’m Russell Lynch or “Russ”.

I’m a happily married HGV driving father of four, with a crazy dog! We live in Nunthorpe Village. I wish to both help the people of Nunthorpe and push Nunthorpe forward in any way that benefits our lovely little part of the mighty Boro. Feel free to contact me regarding any suggestions or anything troubling you and I will help any way I can.

I have proudly called Nunthorpe home for more than 30 years and have dedicated much of that time to serving and supporting our community. As a community activist, I have championed Remembrance in Nunthorpe, bringing together local organisations and volunteers to create award-worthy Remembrance displays that have helped put our village on the map.

With a professional background in insurance, legal services and financial planning, I have used my experience to help strengthen the governance and accountability of Nunthorpe Parish Council.

As a former member of the Armed Forces, I am passionate about supporting veterans, serving personnel and their families. I am a founding member of Forces and Community Together and a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, working to build stronger links between the military and the local community through meaningful projects and initiatives.

Biography details awaited.

I was born in Middlesbrough and have lived in the overall  area all my life. My formative years living in Linthorpe, Ormesby and Marton. Moving to Nunthorpe in 1987 when I met my husband. Both our children grew up in Nunthorpe, attending The Avenue Primary  and Nunthorpe Comprehensive schools.

I retired from Nursing in 2015 having worked in a variety of roles within the NHS for more than 30 years. The majority of my career was working in various Public Health roles, including Public Health Nursing, Regional Childhood Obesity Lead and managing local Health Improvement Services.  I undertook a BSc in Public Health at Teesside University and remain passionate about Public Health and well-being, particularly that of children and young people.

My interests and hobbies  are travel, reading and walking my dog, exploring our many local walks, pathways and bridleways. I am also a keen golfer, currently (2021/22) Lady Captain at Middlesbrough Municipal Golf Club,  striving to get more Ladies playing the sport.

I love living in Nunthorpe and want to use my life skills and interests to help move the area forward to benefit us all.

Biography entry awaited.

The Parish Clerk

I joined the Parish Council as Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) in May 2026. Alongside this role, I also serve as Clerk and RFO for another Parish Council. My previous experience includes working as an Administrator and Office Clerk within HR departments, running my own hospitality businesses for over 13 years, and managing my childhood village Post Office as Postmistress.

I bring a wealth of transferable skills, a strong commitment to village life, and a passion for supporting local communities. I am committed to taking on the challenges of this role, supporting the Council in achieving its goals, and working with councillors and residents to help the Council continue to grow and deliver the best possible service for the community.