Cllr Barry Earp.
Formative years spent in North Yorkshire before entering the Army, aged 18, for 2 years compulsory National Service joining the Royal Army Medical Corps as a Hygiene Inspector. Five and a half years at the Royal Veterinary College, London followed, qualifying as a Veterinary Surgeon in 1959. Married Kay in 1960 and together lived in Suffolk where their daughter was born. Then moved to Warwickshire, Bedfordshire and finally to Cumbria residing in the Parish of Wetheral for 43 years.
Joined the Parish Council in 1975 becoming Chairman on 5 separate occasions also chairing the Rights of Way, Cemetery and Planning Committees. Became an Executive Member of the Carlisle Parish Council Association and Cumbria Association of Local Councils. Barry’s interests have been varied:- Former trustee of Wetheral Village Hall (Chairman for many years),Hannah Robinson Bequest, William Parker Educational Trust, Thomas Graham Educational Trust, and Wetheral Nursing Association. Governor of Wetheral Junior School (until closure in 1977) and Cumwhinton Junior School ( Chairman of Curriculum, Health & Safety and Buildings Committees before being Chair of Governors). Retiring in 2009 when he moved to another village. A co-ordinator of Neighbourhood Watch for the village of Cumwhinton for 5 years.
Currently a Member of:-
- Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership
- Hartley Trust (Scotby) Playing Field Association
- Wetheral Playing Field Association
- Wetheral Community Association
Following his retirement as a Veterinary Surgeon in August 1999, Barry decided to become more active in Local Politics and was elected as the Wetheral Ward Councillor in 2003.
During the 10 year period Barry has been a Councillor he has served on various Committees:-
Committee Member –
- Community Overview & Scrutiny Committee
- Development Control Committee
Chairman –
- Management Overview & Scrutiny Committee
- Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee
Trustee Director – Citizens Advice Bureau (Carlisle)
Chairman of Executive – East Cumbria Countryside Project
Member –
- Carlisle /Settle Railway Development Company Ltd
- Environment Forum
- Member Learning and Development Working Group (Currently Member Champion)
- North West Employers Regional Development Committee
Executive Member – North West Employers
Executive Member – Carlisle City Council
- Learning and Development Portfolio Holder
- Performance and Development Portfolio Holder
Hobbies include:- Gardening, walking, dining out and LITTER PICKING!!!
Councillor Barry Earp 