Committee members

Humphrey Tizard, President, is a long-standing member of the committee. His main involvement has been to represent the Association at the appeal hearings and inquiries for planning applications to which the Association objected strongly.

Jill Dalton, Chairperson, was born in Ickenham, and became involved in the Residents’ Association at the Tesco planning appeal in 2006. Served the Committee as Minutes Secretary for some time, but was delighted to move to the role of Treasurer in 2009 and held that position until the 2015 AGM, having taken on the role of Chairman in 2014. Has worked as a Chartered Accountant in London for 30 years, as well as helping to run the family farm.

June Reyner, General Secretary, moved to Ickenham in 1995. Involvement with the association started as a road steward, then keeper of the membership records then Area steward South. Joined the Committee in 2006 becoming first Vice Chairman Development and then General Secretary in 2011.

Ian Phillips, Treasurer, has been a resident of Ickenham since 1982. An accountant by training, now retired, he took up the position of Treasurer in 2015. In his “free time” he enjoys allotmenteering and scuba diving.

Chris Mountain, Minutes Secretary, joined the committee in 2012 after moving from Ruislip. Chris is an experienced Civil Servant, currently working at the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. His main focus locally is on environmental issues, particularly the Ickenham Marshes Partnership.

Brian Adams moved to Ickenham in 1976. Worked in computer industry for 32 years including European director of specialised software company. Joined the committee in 2009 and currently leads the association’s hs2 activities.

Neena Bedi moved to Ickenham from Pinner in July 2007. Joined the committee after early retirement in 2010. She has a keen interest in Conservation matters and works closely with the Green Spaces Team on issues relating to Swakeleys Park. Neena set up the Friends of Swakeleys Park group to obtain the Green Flag status. She is also the link person for schools.

David John has been a resident of Ickenham  since 1969, and has served on the Committee for over 10 years. A retired dental surgeon, he contributes regularly to the Ickenham Calling newsletter on health issues.

Maureen Pemberton has lived in Ickenham for 27 years . She was Membership Secretary from 2015.

Janice Tranter, Joint Membership Secretary came to Ickenham in 1967, after her wedding in July of that year. She was Co leader for 6th Ickenham Brownies and then leader for the Guide group attached to the URC. She then became a Venture Scout leader at 2nd/9th Scout group in Ruislip. She taught at a special school in West Drayton for about 30 years, firstly Cookery and then Word processing and Computing. She joined the committee in early 2024.

Victor Silk moved to Ickenham in 1977, with wife Maureen and daughter Madeline. Joined the IRA committee in 1996, after retiring from the Meteorological Office, to help fight the Warner Bros. proposal to build a theme park opposite Uxbridge Common. Has served on the committee since then, with responsibility for liaison with the Police and other law and order matters. Represents the IRA at Neighbourhood Watch meetings.

Chris Tarr arrived in Ickenham in the early 1980’s having decided London was the place to work and Ickenham the best place to live. He retired from the Police at the end of 2017, joined the Resident’s Association Committee shortly afterwards and currently works for the Department for Transport. His aim is to keep Ickenham as wonderful as it ever was.

Thomas Diamantis is a professional civil engineer specializing in Highway Engineering and Highway Asset Management. He moved to Ickenham with his family in 2018, having previously spent four years living nearby in the South Ruislip area. As an active resident and member of the IRA, Thomas is glad to call Ickenham home.

Dil Suggi has been a member of the Ickenham Residents’ Association for over 20 years and recently joined the committee to further support the vital work being done in the community. A local mortgage and insurance adviser by trade, Dil is committed to making the neighbourhood safer, more welcoming, and better maintained.

Joint Membership Secretaries: Pat Ingram (south of village) and Janice Tranter (north and east of village)


Co-opted members:

Dave Grimshaw lived in Ickenham as a child, attending Vyners and Uxbridge Technical College, returning to Ickenham with his wife and two daughters in 2002. Dave is a General Manager for a large highways infrastructure and construction company.