David Simpson

Chairman

After gaining a Computer Science degree in 1985, David moved to Milton Keynes and worked in IT for 19 years before joining the Civil Service, from which he has now retired.

David's interests include driving, motorcycling and motor racing but most importantly playing piano, particularly jazz / swing, although a bit of classical does no harm occasionally. 

David has lived in his present home in Two Mile Ash since 1995 and joined the Parish Council in 2016. 

Kevin Ryan

Vice Chairman

Kevin has lived in Two Mile Ash since 2015, having lived in Milton Keynes since 1987. He is married with two grown up boys.

Kevin is a strong believer in maintaining sound financial practices and achieving value for money and is keen to promote the enhancement of the environment in Two Mile Ash while promoting community spirit within the parish.

Kevin's interests include football (previously a referee in local leagues), most sports and gardening. 

Andy Evans

Councillor

Arun Pant

Councillor

Peter Blyth

Councillor

Peter graduated from St. Andrews University with a B.Sc. honours in physics then worked for the Ministry of Defence.

In 1986 he moved to Two Mile Ash after starting a business specialising in lasers and fibreoptics.

Now retired his interests are in current affairs, playing the electric guitar and he is an active member of the Two Mile Ash Environmental Group. 

Maria Manthorpe

Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Maria joined Abbey Hill Parish Council as Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer in March 2024 and currently also undertakes the same role for another Milton Keynes Parish. Maria has two young children and appreciates the flexibility that working for a Parish Council provides.

Prior to joining the world of Parish Clerking Maria worked in both the private and public sectors in Governance, Human Resources, Compliance and Legal - all of which have proven to be an excellent foundation for Clerking!