Archive for: Councillors

Liam became a Parish Councillor on 19 November 2025.

Liam is an accomplished secondary school teacher and education leader. He has been teaching since 2015 and is currently a middle leader at Trinity School, Chair of Governors at The Winchcombe School and runs a West Berkshire secondary teacher network.

Holding advanced qualifications in senior leadership and teacher development, Liam drives innovation and standards to improve outcomes for young people in the local community. He is recognised nationally for contributions to professional learning, mentoring and strategic leadership, supporting schools, universities and professional bodies to strengthen teaching, leadership and educational practice.

Liam grew up in Donnington and knows the area very well. He says, “I think the fact that I am still living in the area and involved with both schools I attended as a child, is testament to the enjoyment of living in the area and all it has to offer the community. I have always been passionate about developing myself and others and excited to be part of the Parish Council to help make our community even better and a place that everyone is proud of.”

Ian Miller moved to Donnington in 2008 with his family following a job relocation for himself and his wife.  He was brought up in the North East and spent most of his adult life in the North West, working at a senior level in the automotive industry. He retrained as a physics teacher and worked at Park House as Head of Physics and Director of STEM, staying there until his retirement in 2022.

Post retirement Ian wanted something to do other than gardening, so volunteered to join the Parish Council at the end of 2022. Ian says ‘I really enjoy giving back to my community and  using some of my skills, keeping my mind   active. I feel well informed about what is going on locally and hopefully have made some difference for the better’.

Ian is a stalwart of the Community Speedwatch team, organising the sessions with our volunteers.  He also did a sterling job  getting quotes and overseeing the refurbishment of the car parking area at Donnington Recreation Ground.

Paul has been a Parish Councillor for many years.  His main responsibility on the Council is Planning; he formerly spent many years as the Chair of the Western Area Planning Committee on West Berkshire Council.

Paul regularly litter picks St Mary’s Churchyard and likes to see the parish looking good.

Glyn has lived in West Berkshire for nearly 30 years, and he and his family have been residents of Shaw-cum-Donnington since 2005. He is married to Helen; they have three children and two young grandsons. Having taught Modern Languages for 35 years, Glyn is now retired but likes to keep busy. He has been a Parish Councillor since 2017 and a Governor at Shaw-cum-Donnington Primary School in Love Lane since 2021. He has recently become the ScD Flood Warden. He compiles the Parish Council’s welcome booklet which is given to all new residents of Donnington Heights and Shaw Valley when they move in.

Glyn plays the clarinet in the South Berks Concert Band and is a keen orienteer and a member of Berkshire Orienteers. He is often seen locally walking the family’s three rescued dogs (two greyhounds and a lurcher). He was born in Watford and has been a lifelong supporter of the Hornets, as well as the Welsh national football and rugby teams. Apart from English, he speaks Welsh, German, Swedish, French and Dutch. His favourite achievement (so far) as a Parish Councillor was being responsible for the “Donnington Castle” play equipment being installed at Donnington Rec.