Meet Your Councillors & Town Clerk
The council is comprised of 14 councillors. The current council was elected on 2nd May 2025. These council members will continue to hold office until May 2029. Councillor Andrew Cooper was voted Mayor of Warminster, with Cllr Jack Jones, the Deputy Mayor, on the 12th May 2025 at the Annual Town Meeting, held at the Civic Centre.
Details of all members interests can be found on Wiltshire Council’s website
Broadway Ward | North Ward | East Ward | West Ward |
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Andrew Cooper | Jack Jones | Paul Barnes | Stacie Allensby |
James Kirkwood | Vacancy | Andrew Davis | Mark Carter |
Stephen Kirkwood | Chris Robbins | Russell Hawker | |
Elizabeth Lee | Vacancy | Phil Keeble |
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Address: 27 St Andrews Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8ES Andrew Cooper represents Broadway Ward where he lives. Engaging with residents on a personal level is what matters most to Andrew; he is well known in the community for being discreet, accessible to all and for his positive ‘can do’ attitude’. Andrew has a particular interest in traffic, safety and financial matters. He has contributed to delivering fair and effective budgets for local residents which meet community needs directly and has chaired the Town Council’s Finance and Audit Committee for three years. Andrew believes local politics should focus on serving the community and being accountable at all times.
If you would like to invite the Mayor to attend your local function please contact us or send a letter to the Town Clerk at Warminster Civic Centre, giving details, dates and times of your event. This year the Mayor is supporting Mind and Open Door as his charities of the year. To find out more including how to donate, please see the Mayor’s Charity leaflet.
Councillors & Town Clerk
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Address: 1 Quantock Close, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8RQ
Jack is hugely passionate about anything sport, environmental, or youth related. He is an active volunteer for many local community groups including the Warminster Action Group and The Athenaeum. Jack believes in a community-first approach and the importance of continuing to improve Warminster for its residents, young and old alike, and visitors.
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Address: Warminster Town Council, Warminster Civic Centre, Sambourne Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8LB
Tom initially joined Warminster Town Council in 2018. After a time as acting Town Clerk, he was appointed Town Clerk in 2021.
During the past 6 years, he has overseen the council expansion of its facilities and services to local people.
Tom holds a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA).
The Town Clerk advises Councillors and ensures their decisions are implemented. He manages the staff and is effectively CEO of the town council.
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Address: 2 Copheap Rise, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 0AR
Stacie balances her council work with working fulltime in the family business. She is an enthusiastic advocate for Warminster’s young people and keen to engage with events in the community.
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Address: c/o Warminster Civic Centre, Sambourne Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8LB
Paul has lived in Warminster for most of his life, and he is keen to continue building on what makes Warminster special—supporting creative opportunities, amplifying young voices through his strong ties to Kingdown School, and encouraging open, inclusive conversations about the town’s future.
A thoughtful listener and natural problem-solver, Paul brings a creative mind and a collaborative spirit to everything he does. He enjoys talking to people, understanding their perspectives, and working together to find meaningful, practical solutions.
Warminster has a lot to be proud of. Paul aims to help make sure that never changes.
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Address: Sturford Mead Farmhouse, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7QU
Having moved to Warminster in 2020, Mark quickly developed a strong connection to the town and its residents. Mark is now dedicated to spending time and effort serving the community, ensuring that all who contribute to its character are supported and represented.
Mark will be moving into Warminster West ward later this year. He has two children at Kingdown School.
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Address: 13 The Ridgeway, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9NG
Andrew has lived in Warminster all of his life attending New Close and Kingdown schools. He has been self-employed for over 40 years running his own carpet business. He was first elected to Warminster Town Council in 1992, serving as Mayor in 2002 and 2014.
Andrew has also served as a District and County councillor. Since 2009, he has been elected to Wiltshire Council, representing Warminster East division, of which he was the Vice Chairman in 2023/2024.
Andrew has a good knowledge of all council matters and feels very honoured to serve the people of Warminster.
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Address: 23 Saturn Close, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8GP
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Address: 2 Freesia Close, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7RL
Phil is passionate about how the town is developed and that local decisions affecting growth, climate change and the economy are made by local people. He wants to help the regeneration of the town centre to again become a thriving place for retail, social and business and ensure Warminster is a safe and attractive place to visit.
Phil likes to engage with the community to hear ideas and concerns and to work collaboratively on the large important issues that affect the wider community. He hopes residents see him as approachable and helpful working for the best interests of the town and its people.
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Address: 48 Ashley Place, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9QJ
James has lived in Warminster since the early 1960s and has always lived in Broadway ward. His work has led to involvement with the council’s allotments. James has a particular interest in the village of Imber and ImberBus Day.
James’s main priority is to help towards making Warminster a progressive and vibrant town with better and more varied opportunities and amenities for those who want to visit, live and work in the town. He also recognises the importance of maintaining Warminster’s historic and rural charm as a market town.
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Address: 48 Ashley Place, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9QJ
Stephen has lived in Warminster since 1963. Now retired, he hopes to make a difference by driving improvements for his local community. He wants services to be accessible and inclusive to all residents.
Stephen has a strong interest in the environment and the health of our local Rivers and volunteers with local environmental groups. He thinks councillors need to look at the bigger picture and build long term relationships between the council, businesses, community organisations and others to address the community’s needs and requirements. He is here to help residents with issues that effect their everyday lives.
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Address: 181 Tytherington, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7AE
Elizabeth is passionate about helping to shape the future of Warminster by supporting inclusive policies and ensuring access to opportunities and services for all residents.
As a lifelong Warminster resident, she has a deep connection to the local community and is a willing advocate for small businesses, particularly those operating outside the traditional high street.
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Address: 3 Heronslade, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9HR
Chris is keen to build on health and wellbeing in Warminster through the development and improvement of cycle and walking routes. As a business owner, he is involved in various partnership groups working to regenerate Warminster’s town centre.
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