Chairman of the County Council

Councillor Jan Goold, alongside her husband Kenneth, bought her first family home 50 years ago. Prior to this, they had lived in the Royal Navy married quarters and moved around every 2 years. Upon having children, they decided to settle in search of stability and proximity to a good school for their children.

They chose Stapleford North, a place close to their childhood homes and in reach of their families and friends. Having discovered a great community, Jan had decided there was nowhere else she’d rather be.

Before becoming a Councillor, Jan worked in the optical business for thirty years, both in the corporate field and for seven years in her own practice. Her experience in management, organisational skills, and conflict resolution informed her decision to run for public office in 2015. Jan has 9 years of experience as a Councillor, previously serving on the Stapleford Town Council and Broxtowe Borough Council.

In 2022/2023, Jan had the honour of serving as the Mayor of Stapleford, during which she conducted proceedings for the Queen’s passing, as well as for the Proclamation of the new King in Walter Parker Memorial Square.

Jan proudly supports the traditions and protocols of the civic head role as she aims to serve her local community and the people of Nottinghamshire, with the support of her family and friends.

Chairman's charity

Madam Chair's chosen charity for the next 12 months will be Pulp Friction, a Nottingham-based social enterprise that works with people who have learning disabilities and/or autism to develop their social independence and work-readiness skills.

The charity runs a range of community-based diverse activities, including catering and hospitality services, the famous smoothie bike, management of the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and Police HQ canteen, growing projects, an inclusive community choir, and so much more.

Their mission is to create kinder communities, to challenge the perceptions of disabilities and to improve access to life-changing opportunities for Learning Disabled and Autistc people.

Pulp Friction Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) is a Nottinghamshire-based charity (Charity Number 1209412)