Councillors & Staff
Billingham North Ward
Eleanor Mockler
I have lived in Billingham for 44 years arriving in the town as a 19 year old. I have therefore seen the town centre and forum being built, and unfortunately their deteriotion.
I am on the Committee for the ‘Supporters of John Whitehead Park’. I am now retired after having worked as a Psychiatric nurse for 40 years.
Colin Pollard
Vice Chairman 2009/10
Age 67 Retired.
Moved to Billingham in January 1973 to take up post as Head of Modern Languages at Brunner School (later Billingham Campus School).
Liberal Democrat (currently treasurer of local party).
2002-2007 Chair of Billingham Town Council Steering Committee.
Sharon Scott
My name is Sharon Scott, and I was elected as an Independent Councillor to represent Billingham North.
I have lived in Billingham for 38 years. I was educated at St Josephs, and St Michaels School in Billingham. I have worked as a Local Government Finance Officer at Stockton Borough Council for 28 years. I am married to Shaun, and we have two children Tom (15) and Emma (10).
Local Transport, Road Safety, Town Centre redevelopment, Billingham Forum and Theatre, and Recycling are of a major interest to me. Its early days at BTC and committees have recently been set up, but anything to do with Finance I think would be beneficial. I am enjoying attending Resident Group meetings, as these are the heart of the Community.
My hobbies are Netball and Football and Bingo. I am a qualified Netball Umpire and Coach. I umpire Premier and Regional games. I also coach Netball to 6 to 9 year olds. I am South Durham & Cleveland County Netball Treasurer. I watch my daughter play for Oaksway Netball Club in Hartlepool, and travel the Country with them for tournaments. I also watch my son play football for Wolviston on Sunday afternoons, and I have just secured sponsorship for their new kit. I also like a game of Bingo at a Social Club, or Bingo Hall.( if I have time ).
Billingham East Ward
James Dickinson
Born 1987, lived in Billingham all my life. Attended Bede College after leaving St Michaels RC Secondary School. Left college and pursued a career in music as a guitar player. I was a member of a band for 3 years.
I left the band and persued employment until the Town Council opportunity came along.
Sue Skilbeck .
Chairman 2009/10
Originally from Hartlepool but lived in Billingham since 1977. Married with two children, one grandson. Schoolteacher in Hartlepool for nineteen years before establishing own business - Risk Management/Health & Safety Consultancy Practice, based in Billingham but worked throughout UK and overseas. Currently, together with Billingham Town Council activities, I am involved with Cowpen and Low Grange Resident's Associations; Billingham and a Justice of the Peace, Hartlepool Bench. Still have time for my other interests - swimming, walking the dogs, reading and socialising.
Mick Stoker
Lecturer in electronics to private industry formerly at the Skill Centre Agency Leeholme Road. Lived in Billingham for 24 Years.
First elected as Labour County Councillor in 1992 for the then ST Cuthbert’s ward. Have since 1995 served on Stockton Borough Council as Councillor for Low Grange now called Billingham East.
Held various posts and committees and please to represent the same ward on Billingham Town Council. Along with the rest of BTC hope to work closely with the traders, organisations and people of Billingham to their advancement.
Looking forward to the challenges ahead and would like to help improve the town in all areas.
Billingham South Ward
Jean O'Donnell
I have lived in my ward since 1952. I am a retired Legal Secretary and became a Borough Councillor in 1991 representing, first of all St Aidens ward for four years and thereafter St. Cuthbert’s ward to the present day.
I was Mayor of the Borough in 2002 and had also been in its Mayoress in 1996. I sit as Chairman of the Arts Leisure and Culture Select Committee, and am a long standing member of the Cleveland Fire authority.
Last May I was elected to the Town Council and expect to be able to play a full part in its deliberations for the benefit of the Town.
Like my fellow Councillors, I have a very wide experience of most Council related matters and am committed to working towards a satisfactory fulfilment.
Paul Smith
My name is Paul Smith I have lived in Billingham for 20 years. I work for Morrisons in Stockton as a fork lift driver.
I am married to Julie who is a Billingham girl. I have a daughter Stephanie
I have been a trade union member all of my working life my trade union title is ‘Branch Secretary’. I am also a school Governor.
I take great pride in working with people and have worked a lot with the two football teams in the town.
My vision is to work with the people of Billingham and make the town a better place for everyone.
My interests are football, cricket and rugby.
Mike Smith
Mike is married with 2 children and 1 grandchild and has lived in Billingham all his life and also works in the town. Founder member of north billingham residents association,where he lives in high grange. Represents billingham south ward on the town council and also on SBC. He is vice chair on environment committee and serves on regeneration and transport as well.
Looking forward to the challenges ahead and would like to help improve the town in all areas.
Billingham West Ward
Helen Atkinson
My name is Helen Atkinson (formerly Bambrough, nee Reveley). I have lived in Billingham all my life. I was born in Teesdale Avenue. I attended Billingham South Infants and Junior School before attending the newly opened Bede Hall Grammar School, on the then new Billingham Campus site.
After school I attended the Billingham Technical College, (now College Gardens) training to be a typist. I then went to work for ICI. As the company sold its assets my long service was transferred to Enron and now Sembcorp (based in Singapore). August 2008 will give me 40 years service, something that the younger generations will find hard to challenge in this ever-changing world.
When it was agreed that Billingham could have a Town Council, I thought "Yes, here I can make a difference." I was duly elected by the Billingham West Ward Residents in May 2008. I will endeavour to give my best to you as one of your Town Councillors.
Alan Gallimore
Independent Town Councillor for West Ward. Lived in Billingham 50 years, born in Hartlepool. Retired Chemistry teacher, member of Scout Movement for many years, Assistant Leader Trainer. Hobbies include foreign travel and photography. Voluntary Ambulance driver for Alzheimer's Disease Society for 14 years.
Olive Milner
I was born and brought up in Billingham and am an active member of the community. I am the chair of Billingham West Residents Association, a Director of Stockton Residents and Community Groups Associations, a member of the Board of Stockton Renaissance and founder member of the ‘Supporters of John Whitehead Park.
Billingham Central Ward
Jane Metcalfe
I have lived in Billingham all my life. I was born in central ward and have lived there for 25 years.
I have also lived in Old Billingham, Low Grange.
I ran old Billingham Community Centre for 9 years as a volunteer. I have worked as a youth worker at Chapel Road Youth Club, therefore have worked extensively within the community.
I have 3 teenage children.
Ray McCall
I have served on numerous committees over the last twenty two years and still serve on some of them as follows:
Governor on three schools, Vice Chair of High Clarence Primary School.Chair of the Billingham Ice Skating Club.Vice Chair of the Billingham Partnership.
Associate Hospital Manager of the Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. Member of the Teesside Valuation Tribunal.
I have been active in promoting and safeguarding the welfare and interests of Billingham and its residents for as long as I can remember and I am determined to continue to do so for as long as my health and mental faculties will allow me.
Ann McCoy
I was first elected to Stockton Borough Council to represent Charlton’s Ward in Billingham in 1987.
On SBC I am Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Health. I am involved with Tees Esk & Wear Valley Mental Health Trust, Shop mobility and I am Chair of Stockton District Advice and Information Service (CAB).
I was Mayor of the Borough from 1998/99.
As a Town Councillor I look forward to continuing to help make Billingham a better place.
Dianne Rickaby
Executive Officer & Responsible Finance Officer
