Stuart Payne (Chair from January 2026)

About the Chair

My name is Stuart Payne, and I am proud to serve as Chair of the Ferrensby Parish Meeting. I have been married to my wife, Catherine, for over 35 years, and together we have two wonderful daughters. Family and community have always been at the heart of my life.

Professionally, I am Strategy Director at Neo Technology, where I work with housing organisations across the UK and internationally to help improve services, deliver major projects and develop long-term strategies. The experience I have gained in leadership, governance and bringing people together helps me support our village in a practical and positive way.

I believe Ferrensby is a very special place, and my role as Chair is simply to help our community thrive. My aim is to encourage openness, involve as many residents as possible and create opportunities for everyone to contribute. By working together with respect, kindness and a shared sense of purpose, I believe we can make Ferrensby an even better place to live for current and future generations.