Nick Speakman
Ollerton with Marthall
I grew up in North-Cheshire and have lived in Marthall since 2006. I became a Parish Councillor in 2018 because I care deeply about my local area and community.
I am committed to protecting natural habitats, supporting local food producers and protecting Cheshire from the potential urbanisation that constant attacks on the Green Belt create.
The owner of solar electric and heat systems, an air source heat pump, battery storage and an EV, I’ve spent the last decade proselytising about “green technologies”, writing regular articles in parish magazines about their benefits, to anyone daft enough to listen to me.
I’m a keen rambler, cyclist and sailor, if I’m not whizzing around the lanes of Cheshire on a bike, I’m up a hill with my dog or racing a J80 on Windermere.
I’m also a Parish Councillor for the much smaller neighbouring parish of Little Warford.
Rich McCarthy
Alsager
Rich McCarthy has resided in Alsager and Congleton for 16 years, where he has served as a teacher and foster carer. Prior to this, he worked as an energy audit trainer and consultant for a National Scottish Charity, focusing on addressing the climate emergency. In addition to advocating for emission reduction and transitioning to electrified energy sources, Rich is dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of essential societal institutions such as the NHS, social care, social housing, nurseries, schools, colleges, universities, and councils.