Castle Ward Councillors
Cllr Jon Barry
Jon Barry is 48 and lives on Willow Lane on the Marsh. He is a founder member and trustee of the Marsh Community Centre and has been responsible for much of the fundraising to build and run the centre. He also works closely with the Fairifeld Association and has a particular interest in the Fairfield Orchard and the proposed Fairfield Urban Nature Reserve. He works part-time as a statistical advisor to Government fisheries scientists. In his spare time he enjoys working on his allotment in Fairfield and training for cycling time trials in the summer. He shares a Parson Russell terrier and a Tibetan Terrier (very hairy) with his partner Gill. On the Council, Jon is responsible for: markets and outside bodies – such as arts, sports and social organisations.
To contact Cllr Barry – email: jbarry(at)lancaster.gov.uk
Cllr Melanie Forrest
Melanie Forrest has lived for many years in Sibsey Street and Westbourne Road. She works three days a week as a mental health nurse – working with and caring for people in the community. She has been active in Castle Ward since 2003, helping councillors and carrying out community projects. For example, in the last year she has arranged for delivery of sandbags to houses on Willow Lane that are vulnerable to flooding; organised and taken part in at least three community litter picks; and publicised and taken part in work to help get Dallas Road Boys’ Club’s field back into community use.
To contact Cllr Forrest – email: mforrest(at)lancaster.gov.uk
Tracey Kennedy
Tracey Kennedy lives on Sunnyside Lane and works from home and at a clinic in Bentham as a Traditional Chinese Medical Practitioner. Her practice includes offering acupuncture and nutritional advice to clients. She has an allotment on Fairfield and is passionate about fresh, local food. Tracey is also very concerned about equality and diversity issues – including race, age and sexuality – and about supporting small businesses. She gets plenty of exercise by being taken for walks by her new puppy!
