Mary Davies
Chair
I joined the OPC in February 2019. I have worked in social care and health all my adult life, and have knowledge & experience of how these services operate for older people, and of areas of unmet need.
Brighton
Cllr Ty Galvin
Vice Chair
Councillor Ty Galvin represents the Labour Party for the Hanover & Elm Grove ward in Brighton.
He has been serving since May 2023 and is involved in various committees (cmt), including the Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee and the Planning Committee.
Hove
Angela Stretton
Treasurer
Angela worked for over 20 years in a financial organisation, mainly as project manager. Before that, she had a successful career in teaching, culminating in Head of Department at a secondary school. Since retiring, she has taught at universities in both China and Italy and has volunteered locally and aboard. She is keen to help make a positive impact on the lives of older people in Brighton & Hove and help make the city truly older people friendly.
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Bernadette Kent
Joint Secretary
Bernadette Kent is an active community figure in Brighton, playing a strategic role in representing older residents through her work as Joint Secretary of the OPC.
She is a key older persons advocate with participation in key council discussions and
demonstrations related to council many campaigns, including, action outside Hove Town Hall
during the budget meeting 2025
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Sara Fulford
Joint Secretary
I have a background working in and managing adult social care services, but I have never learned so much as I have as an older person myself with mobility issues, and as a carer for family members needing services! Unconscious, and sometimes overt, ageism remains rife , even amongst policy makers. I am determined to see it reduced through the work, and raising voices of, older people, hence happy to be joint secretary for the OPC.
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Michael Creedy
Executive
Michael Creedy is a community activist based in Brighton. He is involved in various environmental and housing projects and has been an outreach officer for the Brighton Peace & Environment Centre. Michael is also a key contact for the Brighton and Hove Older People's Council, where he works to ensure that older people are recognized for their valuable contributions and have fair access to services and opportunities
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Angela Savage
Executive
Angela Savage
Cllr. Theresa Mackey
Executive
Cllr. Theresa Mackey represents the Labour Party for the Kemptown ward in Brighton.
She has been serving since May 2024 and is involved in various committees,
including the Audit, Standards & General Purposes cmt and the Health Overview & Scrutiny cmt.
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Cllr. Kerry Pickett
Executive
Councillor Kerry Pickett represents the Green Party for the Preston Park ward in Brighton.
She has been serving since May 2023 and is involved in various committees.
Brighton
Doug Thompson
Executive - Digital
I contribute to digital leadership and brand development -
that is creating this website, making sure you can find it quickly with Google and that you are able to read it
if your eyes are not so good – Accessibility
My professional background can be found on LinkedIn
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