Cllr Simone Faulkner
Mayor
Millom Town Council
Millom Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parish boundaries changed from Cumberland.
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Born in Stepps, Glasgow, Scotland
Moved at the age of 12 to Ashford, Kent
Attending school and College there
First job was a junior position for the Town Council in Ashford
Married and had my first child
Moved to the Lake District in 1982
Living and working locally in Haverigg
My Father is from Scotland
My Mother is from Haverigg
Married and had my two other children
Had a Fish and Chip shop in Millom with my husband
I also had my own business in Millom…The Wool Shop
I went to work in the care industry for about 11years
Moving on to work up the Lakes
From there, I went to work at Millom Infants School, where I completed my NVQ for a teaching assistant. I became the Care Taker for 12 years.
I retired from this employment.
Charity Work has always been my passion, and after retiring,g this gave me more time to dedicate to it.
I was the secretary of Millom Royal British Legion for 10 years
I decided to set up a Veterans Breakfast Club once a month, and this is still successfully running and moving into its 13th year
Secretary……… Millom Royal British Legion
Millom Veterans Breakfast Club
Butterfly Charity
Millom Town councillor
Deputy Mayor 2024
Deputy Mayor 2025.
I was born and raised in Stretford, Manchester. I have had a career in Engineering for 43 years, culminating in 29yrs at Sellafield achieving the role of Head of Engineering for Nuclear Ventilation. I have lived in Millom for 34 years which I have made my home.
Member of the Millom Judo Mackwai Club. (past)
Member of Millom Cricket Club. (past)
Secretary of Millom Community Action Group
Member of the Millom and Haverigg Together CIC group
Member of the Millom and Haverigg Resilience Group
Working with residents on local issues.
Working to improve the environment in the community
Working to improve the facilities for the youth in the community
Co-opted May 2024
Elected MTC Chair May 2025
Born in Ellesmere Shropshire and raised in the Somme France. I have worked in education for 41 years. I have lived in Haverigg for 24 years and taught at Millom School as Head of Arts for 16 years. Then I taught French both in Millom School and the Primary Schools in Millom.
Trustee at the Beggars Theatre. Millom School- Governor Member of the Haverigg Resident Association. Member of PPG (Patient Participation Group) Waterloo House surgery. Member of the Millom and Haverigg Together CIC group. Volunteer for the Veterans Breakfast Club.
Working with residents on local issues. Working to improve the environment in the community Litter picking. Monitoring flower beds along the sea walls.
Co-opted September 2019 Deputy Mayor June 2022 Re-elected May 2023 Mayor 2023 Mayor 2024 Mayor 2025
I was invited to join the Millom Town Deal Board in 2023, and I am currently Chair of the Communication and Engagement Sub- Group. We aim to maximise community engagement by sharing essential updates as the projects begin to take shape. I believe the Millom Town Deal will bring not only changes but also a great deal of opportunities for this community.
APRIL 30TH: Methodist Church meeting room
MAY 28TH: Methodist Church meeting room
JUNE 25TH: Methodist Church meeting room
JULY 30TH: Methodist Church meeting room
All meetings will commence at 07.00pm unless otherwise stated on
the agenda.
