Cllr Marj Otty

“My husband Les and I moved to Oaklands in 1988 with our daughter and son who attended the local primary and secondary schools. I served as a governor of Knightsfield School for hearing impaired children, in Welwyn Garden City, for 6 years and served as Chairman of Governors for Monk’s Walk School, Welwyn Garden City for 14 years. In 1997 I was appointed as a JP and sat at St Albans and Watford Magistrates’ Courts. We enjoy being grandparents to our two grandsons and my hobbies are travelling, reading, walking and spending time with family and friends. I stood for the Parish Council as I enjoy living in Oaklands and want to contribute to this community and also to work to help maintain the character of Welwyn Village.”

As Chairman, Marj is a member of Council and is elected annually. The Chairman’s role is to chair meetings and ensure that items are debated fairly by all councillors. The Chairman is a councillor with the same duties and obligations as all other councillors. the Chairman is also the “public face” of the Council at civic events and wear a chain of office.

Membership of Committees

• Full Council
• Human Resources Committee
• Finance Committee
• Leisure Facilities and Open Spaces Committee
• Community Engagement Committee
• Climate Emergency Action Group
• Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

• Oaklands Primary School