COUNCILLOR JANE ENGLISH
Formerly from the Cotswolds, Jane has lived and worked in Burnham since 1983. She is a retired teacher and tutor of French and English. She taught at St Peter’s High School and Ormiston Rivers Academy, and at St Mary’s C of E School in the town.
She has a MA in Applied Linguistics, has lectured in French for business, worked as a police interpreter, and has featured on Nick Ferrari’s LBC show speaking on Fertility issues.
She was a founder and director of Saint FM, presenting a show for 15 years; and she worked as a committee member and organiser on Riverfest, Burnham’s free music festival.
In addition, Jane is a singer and performer, appearing on national radio and around the UK.
She continues to work as a volunteer with various groups in the town, and is a trustee of the Dementia Café.
Jane was co-opted onto the town council in 2020. She was elected to the council as an independent candidate in May 2023.