East Cliff and Springbourne

Catherine Bishop
 

Background
Catherine has lived in Bournemouth for over 40 years and is proud to call it home. She attended St Peter's Secondary School and is now a mum of two, one currently studying at university and the other in secondary school.

Experience
She works full time at University Hospitals Dorset as a Project Support Officer, where she also leads the Women's Network and serves as a Freedom to Speak Up Ambassador, championing staff wellbeing and inclusion.

Community & Interests
Outside of work, Catherine is an active volunteer in the community. She is a Civilian Instructor with Christchurch Sea Cadets and supports Christchurch Priory as a choir chaperone. Her long-standing commitment to local organisations reflects her dedication to supporting young people, strengthening community ties, and giving back to the place she has lived her whole life.

Gillian Pardy
 

Background
Gill has deep roots in Bournemouth, with six generations of her family having lived in the area, from her great grandfather through to her grandchildren. Her great grandparents were born in the old Springbourne area, which is now coming back into the ward following the reorganisation for the Town Council elections.

Gill has raised her family locally, with two of her children educated at St Andrew's C of E School before going on to Bethany School. Both were confirmed at St Clement's Church.

Experience
She began her career in the Civil Service and went on to become the first member of staff at Moordown Community Centre. It is a role she thoroughly enjoyed, working alongside a dedicated team of volunteers. Gill is a strong believer in the importance of volunteers, recognising them as the backbone of our community and something we should all be grateful for.

Community & Interests
With strong local ties and a genuine commitment to community life, Gill brings experience, dedication and a strong sense of local pride.