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The Constable of the Town & Manor of Hungerford and the Liberty of Sandon Fee - Mr Greg Furr.
He was appointed by the Hocktide Court 2010, the latest in the long line of Constables founded probably by John Tuckhill in 1458 more than 550 years ago.
As The Constable he is expected to take the Chair of all formal Town & Manor of Hungerford meetings and to represent the Commoners interests.
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The Immediate Past Constable - Mrs Barbara Barr.
Constable 2007-09.
This title and responsibility is handed to the Immediate Past Constable which gives a formal link from the out going Constable to the new incumbent. Barbara is Secretary of the Croft Committee, and sits on the Fishery Committee and the Buildings Committee.
Barbara Barr was appointed by the Hocktide Court 2007, and held the office for three years. Barbara Barr was the first ever lady Constable.
Finance Secretary - Mr Dennis W. Cryer.
This is the Treasurer and Accountant for the Town & Manor of Hungerford. The major responsibility is to prepare annual accounts for audit for submission to the Charity Commissioners. To achieve this he plans the Annual Budget, Banking, Investments and Cash Controls for the Financial Management of the business.
Dennis Cryer was Constable 1989/90.
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Commons Secretary - Mr Robert W. James.
The Commons Secretary has the responsibility for the Management and the Maintenance of the land owned by the Town & Manor of Hungerford.
He is supported by the Commons Committee and Overseers who carry out support work and the maintenance of the Commoners Rights.
He is a member of the Fishery and Finance Committees, and is also editor of this website.
Robert James was Constable 1978/80, and was first elected as Trustee in 1971.
Mr Tyrell AK Bossom.
Represents the Fishery Committee to the Trustees, and has by tradition been a serving Water Bailiff. Prior to 1973 the Fishery was let to a tenant but since the Fishery was taken in hand the work has increased considerably. Together with the Fishery Manager and Water Keeper, combine to be the management of the fishery.
He is also a member of both the Buildings and the Commons Committees.
Tyrell Bossom was Constable 2000/03.
Buildings Secretary - Mr Robin S E. Tubb.
This is the most recent office, created in 1978, to oversee the buildings owned by the Town & Manor of Hungerford.
The major priority is the management of the Town Hall and Corn Exchange which is the major beneficiary of the charity income. History tells us that the reason has always been “a place where the inhabitants shall meet”. In addition there is the John of Gaunt Inn and the Water Keeper’s House to maintain.
Robin Tubb was elected Trustee in Oct 1999, and held the office of Constable in 2006/07. He is best known as the Bellman and Town Crier and has held office continuously since 1957. He is also deputy to the Constable. Sadly, Robin died in Jan 2012.
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The Croft Secretary - Mrs Barbara Barr.
The Church Croft given its rightful title came into the ownership of the Town & Manor of Hungerford in 1550 circa. It was registered as the Village Green 1965 and as such is protected within the law. The income is limited but it is a much used piece of property.
Barbara Barr conducts the daily management and controls that are required.
Mr Jack Williams.
Jack Williams was elected as a Trustee in 1980 whilst holding the office of Town Mayor. He served as town councillor for 43 years.
He is a member of the Finance Committee, Commons Committee and the Croft Committee.
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