Megan Howes

Megan has been with Suffolk Constabulary since 1989 but did not join the union until 1991.  Her first role on the Branch Executive was as Branch Treasurer a position she held for three years.  During 1994 Megan was elected as Branch Secretary. Since then she has built up a wealth of knowledge and experience within the union and of all matters around employment law.  Should you need any information or advice, Megan can be contacted at FHQ on 3517 or via email or voicemail.

Mavis Hurst

Mavis is a Station Clerk at Bury St. Edmunds, and our current Chairperson. Following a long career pounding the streets of Bury Streets as a Traffic Warden. Mavis has been very active within Unison for many years, not just at branch level, but has given up many hours of her time to represent our branch at the Eastern Region. She has helped voice member's opinions on may issues including the new uniform after sitting on the uniform committee for many months.

Tim Wright

Tim is Branch Treasurer and has the tough job of looking after our limited branch funds. Tim is a Station Clerk at busy Lowestoft and has been a Unison member for some considerable time. His main hobby is bee keeping.

The Stewards

Carol Grimsey

Carol is a Senior Traffic Warden at Ipswich. She has worked for the force for nearly 18 years and has been a Unison Steward within the southern area for 7 years. Carol's main hobby is enjoying holidays abroad. Please contact her at the Traffic Warden's office at Ipswich DHQ on ext 3526 if you have any problems or wish to express any views.

Nigel Turner

Nigel is a Community Support Officer in Lowestoft and our current Vice Chairperson. He has been with Suffolk Constabulary for more than 14 years, and until fairly recently was employed as a Traffic Warden. Nigel can be contacted on ext.

Barry Trodd

Barry is the Steward and the Health & Safety Rep. for the Western area. He has been a Custody Assistant at Bury St Edmunds Custody Suite for over 12 years following his retirement from the Royal Air force in 1991.His main pastime is video recording and editing on a computer based system plus the odd game of golf. He can be reached on ext. 4119

Christine Shelley

Christine is better known within Suffolk Constabulary as 'Tina', she has been a Station Clerk Since 1990 and is our current Education Officer. Prior to this she was a Coach driver and still holds a PSV licence. She has been a steward and H & S rep since 2001 - She is also on the regional committee for the Eastern Region. When she is not at work or dealing with Unison matters she enjoys supporting IPSWICH TOWN along with her husband. Tina can be contacted on ext. 5406

Paul Hyder

Paul works as a Procurement Officer in Central Services at Force Headquarters and can be found in FHQ Stores. He knows all about the supply needs of Police Officers having been one himself for over 30 years before retiring to take on his present job some 5 years ago. Paul enjoys fell walking, collecting antiques and railways, both real and model. Paul can be contacted on ext. 3695

Keith Clarke

Keith is currently a Station Clerk at Beccles, and in addition to being a Steward is also a member of the regional committee for the Eastern Region. Prior to being a Station Clerk he was employed as a Traffic Warden at Lowestoft, clocking up a total of 13 years service with the Force. Before joining Suffolk Constabulary Keith was a Minister of Religion in the Salvation Army, serving mainly in Norfolk. and has also served 13 years as a Police Constable with Devon and Cornwall Constabulary. Keith can be contacted on ext. 5271

Mark Stace

Mark is a Scenes of Crime Officer based at Lowestoft, and represents the Scientific Support Staff. After serving fifteen years in the Royal Air Force he joined Suffolk Constabulary in January 1990. Mark is our current web master. He enjoys Karate, photography, and repairing computers. Because of shift patterns the preferred method of contact for Mark would be via email.

Suzanne Taylor

Suzanne is a Police Community Support Officer currently working in Kessingland, she has been with Suffolk Constabulary for nearly two years. Suzanne is a qualified youth councellor and before joining us worked with young people on the streets, in schools and children's homes. She has also admitted to supporting Leeds United.

All members of Suffolk Police Staff Branch can attend branch meetings, vote and stand in branch elections and get involved in our campaigns and activities.

We are always looking for people who feel they can contribute to the branch and to helping other members. This could be a regular commitment or just the occasional hour or so. We also provide training courses and support for our reps and officers. Contact Megan if you would like to find out more.