Shape the Future of Kesgrave

Avtar has called Kesgrave home since 2010 and loves being part of a close-knit community where families can grow and thrive. A proud grandmother of four, with her two daughters and their families also living locally, she cares deeply about making Kesgrave a welcoming and supportive place for everyone.

Since joining Kesgrave Town Council in 2016, Avtar has enjoyed getting involved, meeting residents, and helping where she can. She serves on the Planning & Development and Community & Recreation Committees and is also co-founder and co-ordinator of the Kesgrave Forget Me Not Café, established in 2019.

Alongside this, she is a Trustee of Kesgrave & District Help Centre, a member of the Kesgrave Library Community Group and the Patient Participation Group at Embrace Medical Centre, and a volunteer at Kesgrave Community Centre, where she supports events such as Chinwag and Time Together Tuesday. With a professional background in education across secondary, higher, and research settings, Avtar brings both experience and compassion to her work in the community.

Rod has lived in Kesgrave since 2005 and has become a familiar and valued part of local community life. After retiring from a career in insurance, he joined the Town Council and has since dedicated a great deal of time to helping shape the future of the town.

His involvement in the Neighbourhood Plan, which he chaired from 2018 until it was formally confirmed in 2021, reflects his commitment to making sure Kesgrave continues to grow in the right way for residents. Rod now serves as Deputy Chair of Kesgrave Town Council and Chair of the Planning & Development Committee. He is a regular and enthusiastic supporter of Town Council events, whether calling bingo on the Felixstowe outing or even showing off his salsa dance moves at the popular afternoon tea parties.

Beyond the council, he volunteers as charity secretary for the Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre and represents the Town Council on the board of SPARK Kesgrave, supporting local sport and recreation projects. He has also played an important role in the consultation work behind the recently installed Kesgrave Pump Track (Tru Park) at the Millennium Sports Ground. Recently becoming a grandfather for the first time has brought him even more joy and given him another reason to help ensure families thrive in Kesgrave.

Jonathan has lived in Kesgrave for more than 30 years and first became a town councillor in his 20s. Having grown up locally and attended Kesgrave High School, he has deep roots in the town and cares greatly about the people, places, and organisations that make it such a special community.

His professional background in accounting and IT brings valuable experience to his role as a councillor, helping him approach local issues with both practical insight and care.

Alongside his council work, Jonathan is also a Kesgrave Group Scout Leader, a role that reflects his long-standing commitment to supporting young people and encouraging community spirit. Through scouting, he helps create opportunities, build confidence, and provide memorable experiences for local children and teenagers. Jonathan is proud to play his part in helping Kesgrave remain a welcoming and thriving place to live, work, and raise a family.