Haversham-cum-Little Linford Parish
Our Parish / Ward Councillors
Parish Councillors
Richard Pryor - Chair
Richard has lived in the Parish since 2007, having previously lived in North-West Surrey. Richard is semi-retired having worked for over 35 years as a Management and Technology Consultant for Financial Services clients across the UK, Europe, South Africa and the USA. He now works part time as an independent advisor to a small number of scale-up and established businesses and joined Haversham-cum-Little Linford Parish Council in May 2023.
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​Outside of work and volunteering, Richard enjoys cooking and all things food and drink related. He also brews his own beer! He is a fan of many sports but especially Formula 1 and Rugby Union. However, his season ticket remains firmly with Harlequins given where he lived previously, although he is known to go along to Northants to cheer on the Quins most seasons!
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Responsibilities: Local and MK-wide Planning Matters, Finance Oversight, Highways and Road Safety, New Website Working Group, Website, Social Media, Parish Vision Project, Allotments and Parish Magazine Advertising.
Richard is also the Parish Council Representative at the Milton Keynes Association of Local Councils (MKALC), Parishes Forum and Rural West Community Forum. He is also a Trustee of the Haversham Social and Community Centre and of The Milton Keynes Parks Trust.
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Barry Clift
I have lived in Haversham since 1994 and over that time have been involved in most of the communities’ activities, Fete, Mayday, Fireworks, concerts etc. I have 2 grown up children who have now left the village and 1 granddaughter who is non-verbal and has been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition (Dyrk1a syndrome).
I am semi-retired but keep busy gardening for some local residents & invigilating at the Radcliffe school when required. I like playing badminton and am a member of a pub quiz team.
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Responsibilities: Community Litter Pick, New Website Working Group.
Carol Langham
I have lived in Haversham since January 1985, and was nine years in Newport Pagnell prior to that. While my children were growing up I was involved in village activities such as the local fete, social centre (I was on the committee for a time), the Road Safety Action Group, the village show – and both children attended the youth club. For the last 18 years I have been employed as an Editor for an in-house publication, the last three years for four days a week rather than full time. I enjoy walking with my dog on the footpaths around Haversham and the surrounding area, and feel incredibly lucky to live in such superb countryside. I have been a Parish Councillor since August 2016.
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Responsibilities: Community Speedwatch, Recreation Ground Equipment Checks, Public Rights of Way and Parish Magazine Editor.
Jessica Cunniffe MBE
Jessica’s Haversham connections go back many years: her parents are both from the village, she grew up visiting her grandparents here, and she attended Sunday school at St Mary’s.
Jess started out as a local newspaper reporter in Milton Keynes before getting a job with one of the city’s MPs. She has worked in various parts of government as a speechwriter, including 10 Downing Street. She now runs her own business.
Jess enjoys reading, running, playing the guitar and chasing her children around MK’s many fantastic parks.
Responsibilities: New Website Working Group, Allotments and Community Safety including Neighbourhood Watch.
Paul Nagle-Smith
Paul Nagle-Smith is a member of Haversham Parish Council with a strong interest in supporting local initiatives and strengthening community involvement. He has lived in the village for over 20 years and has a deep understanding of the community and the issues that matter to residents.
Professionally, Paul has built a career in project and service delivery within the media and technology sector, working in senior roles that focus on organisation, governance, and delivering complex projects. He brings this experience to his work on the council, helping to support practical decision-making and well-managed community projects.
Paul is particularly passionate about environmental issues, protecting local green spaces, and supporting initiatives that bring people together, helping Haversham thrive for future generations.
Responsibilities: Allotments including the Community Plots, New Website Working Group, Parish Vision and SIDs data.
Steve Parsons
Originally hailing from Scotland, I've lived in and around Milton Keynes for over 40 years moving to Haversham in 2010. After years in the private sector, most of my recent career has been within Social housing, working with families, managing tenancies and communities. I'm a keen swimmer, a qualified instructor and love animals, the outdoors and spending time with my family. I'm passionate about improving things within our community for the people who live here and I'm grateful to have an opportunity to help.
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Parish Councillors Declaration of Interests
Ward Councillor
Alison Andrew
Alison is the ward councillor for Hanslope ward which includes Haversham-cum-Little Linford in its remit as well as the parishes of Castlethorpe and Hanslope.
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Alison Andrew is a resident of Hanslope. She is on the PC Planning Committee and Rec Ground Committee. She is also Vice-Chair of the Rural West Community Forum on Crime and Policing that covers our villages in the Ward.
She is a member of the Haversham Speedwatch Team and has organised events such as the Jubilee and Coronation celebrations in Hanslope. She also is a member of the Hanslope Neighbourhood Plan team.
At Milton Keynes Council she is on the Adult And Social Care Scrutiny Committee and Planning Committee.
Pictured with her beloved dog, Issi.