Rayleigh Town Council Chairman, Councillor Elizabeth Brewer
Cllr Elizabeth Brewer was elected as Chairman of Rayleigh Town Council in May 2026.
Cllr Lisa Newport was elected as Vice Chairman of Rayleigh Town Council in May 2026.
I moved to Rayleigh ten years ago, with my husband and Mother. We had friends here and were impressed by the friendliness of everyone we met, including neighbours and businesses, a rare commodity people actually speak to each other!
At three years old I commenced dance lessons and have been involved in Dance all my life, as a Dancer, dance teacher and running my own dance and theatre schools. I have always enjoyed the Arts and find the convenience of the Mill Hall with its performances an added bonus on our doorstep.
Unfortunately, my Mother died just six months after moving here, but the support we received both for Mother and the family, from Audleigh Mills surgery was exemplary.
After many years of also working as an examinations invigilator in another area, I contacted Sweyne Park School and have been invigilating there for the last eight years and have met some very talented young people.
After the Covid epidemic I decided to hang up the ballet shoes and retire, that was short lived as I was approached to join Town council, I was elected and the following year elected to District Council. After a chance meeting with a lovely lady who asked me to act as Trustee at the Cedar Centre and assist the lovely group who run the centre in Castle Rd. I couldn’t refuse!
My husband had by then retired and I found the Man Shed at the Weir for him, he is now on the committee. I can recommend the ‘Shed’ giving men the opportunity to chat with others and open up, helping their mental health. Also, ladies it’s great if you want some alone man free time!
I believe we are so lucky to have community events including the Trinity Fair & Christmas lights, an example of our wonderful community working together, there are so many groups and clubs and we still have our library I feel privileged to live in our Town.
Whilst in Town council we worked to gain accreditation to be Dementia Friendly, Rayleigh is now an accredited ‘Inclusive Dementia Community’ and the IDC run dementia cafes and events.
Last year I was elected as Vice Chair of Rayleigh Town Council and attended several amazing events including the horticultural society and our Museum that celebrated ten years plus the Titanic story, where else would you find such an eclectic mix. I believe our Town is one of a kind!
I am so grateful to have found such a friendly and welcoming community and am honoured to have been elected by my fellow councillors to the role of Chair for Rayleigh Town Council.