Alfie Carlisle

Campaigner

Alfie Carlisle is a law student studying at the University of Exeter and is Deputy Chair of the Exeter North Branch. Originally from Plymouth, he has lived in Devon all his life and is due to stand in Heavitree in the next local election.

Working part-time in IT and with a keen interest in technology, Alfie provides support to the association's social media and online presence. Outside of this he is a fervent activist, often found pounding the pavements to speak to residents or telephone canvassing alongside his sidekick Samuel Barnett.

John Harvey

Exeter City Councillor Candidate for 2021 Elections

Former City Centre Manager for 18 years, John Harvey has been at the heart of the city's development into one of the hubs of the Southwest. After two decades working at the heart of city centre development, John is a former Exeter City Councillor for Alphington,

Ruth Smith

Ruth Smith has many years of experience in local city council politics as a former city Councillor, she is an expert on issues surrounding Pinhoe and Exeter as a whole.

Aric Gilinsky

Association Deputy Chairman (Membership and Finance)

Aric Gilinsky was formerly the St Davids Ward council candidate for the local elections.

He is also Deputy Chairman (Membership and Finance) for Exeter Conservative Association and a Deputy Chairman of the Riverside Branch.

Katherine New

Association Deputy Chairman

Katherine New is an NHS Healthcare Scientist, working at the RD&E Hospital for over 20 years. With lifelong experience in community leadership and governance roles and having grown up in St Thomas and Alphington, she is committed to improving the quality of life for people in Exeter.
Katherine is Deputy Chair Political for the Exeter Conservative Association and Chair of the West Exe Branch.
Contact katherinenew@btinternet.com

James Taghdissian

James Taghdissian is Chairman of the Exeter Central branch. He is available to contact at jamestaghdissian@colletonchambers.co.uk to help citizens in the Heavitree district.

Kayleigh Luscombe

Campaigner - Westexe

Kayleigh Luscombe was formerly the Conservative City Council Candidate for Exwick and has lived in the ward since 2013.