Cllr Jason Benedicic

Chair of the Council (Town Mayor) since May 2025. Elected Member since May 2021.

Member of: Finance
Governance & Planning Committee; Personnel Committee; Asset Transfer WG
Rep for: N. Delivery Group; Parish Liaison meeting

Pavilion Man. Board; Cabin Man. Board

Cllr.benedicic@northstowetowncouncil.gov.uk

Born and raised in Cambridge, I am familiar with the area and understand the challenges faced by residents across the county. My IT consultancy career has allowed opportunities to live in multiple places and travel the world. This has given me a well-rounded perspective and valuable experience.

We moved to Northstowe to raise our family. As part of that I want to give back to the community and make this new town somewhere residents are proud to live. I am passionate about sustainability, local business and providing services for all residents.

The possibilities for Northstowe are endless and I believe we should all be able to have a voice and shape its future. Ensuring accountability with the developers, making certain that facilities are provided where required, and that the community is given the best chance of success are top priorities for me.

Cllr Carla Bros Sabria

Vice-Chair of the Council (Deputy-Mayor) - since May 2025. Elected Member since May 2021.

Rep for: Social Value SG; N. Youth Partnership;
Northstowe Travel Steering Group.

Cllr.brossabria@northstowetowncouncil.gov.uk

Cllr Paul Littlemore

Elected Member since May 2021.

Vice-Chair of: Finance
Governance & Planning Committee; Vice-Chair of: Personnel Committee
Lead for: Asset Transfer Working Group.

Rep for: N. Delivery Group.

Cllr.littlemore@northstowetowncouncil.gov.uk

I moved to Northstowe in 2018 and have lived in Cambridgeshire all of my adult life. I work as an IT Solutions Engineer for a multi-national software company, dealing with complex sets of requirements and designing and delivering cost-effective solutions in a timely manner.

I have often been encouraged to take part in local democracy by friends involved in Parish Councils, and the formation of Northstowe Town Council felt like the right time to put myself forward. Areas I am particularly passionate about are open space management and the future of the Greenbelt changes, ensuring that the Town Council can grow other revenue streams beside precept and ensuring that development is of the highest possible quality and the developers meet their Section 106 obligations on time.

Together let's make sure that Northstowe is a great place to live, work and visit.

Cllr Richard Owen

Elected Member since May 2021 (Mayor from 2021-2023)

Chair of: Finance
Governance & Planning Committee
Asset Transfer Working Group

Rep for: Open Spaces SG; N. Spaces Working Group

Cllr.owen@northstowetowncouncil.gov.uk

Cllr Naveen Castelino

Elected Member since May 2021.

Member of: Finance
Governance & Planning Committee
Community Lounge WG.

Rep for: Kickstart Fund Panel.

Cllr.Castelino@northstowetowncouncil.gov.uk

I moved to Northstowe in December 2017 with my wife and son. Before that, I lived in Chesterton, Cambridge for 7 years. I work as a business development executive for an aerospace & automotive company based in Cambridge.

I was a Parish Councillor in the combined Northstowe & Longstanton Parish Council before being elected to the Northstowe Town Council. Being a Councillor gives me the chance to represent the views of the local people, ensure that community interests are taken into account and be involved in shaping the future of the local community.

I enjoy playing badminton and tennis. 

Cllr Shola Delip

Elected Member since May 2021.

Member of: Personnel Committee; Co-Lead for: Community Lounge WG.
Asset Transfer Working Group

Rep for: Plastic-free L. & N. Steering Group

Cllr.delip@northstowetowncouncil.gov.uk

A very friendly and approachable IT Consultant

who has worked in various civil service departments for around 20 years and

left civil service, to do a Masters in Computer Science.

I moved to Northstowe from London in August 2019 with my husband and son and fell in love with the diverse and growing community here. I have helped set up several clubs and communities in Northstowe and am an active member in all of them.

As a Town Councillor my priorities will be on making Northstowe safer by helping prevent crime, organise events for the community that are affordable by everyone and for all age groups young or old, tackle mental health, domestic violence and work towards the well-being of the community. My focus will also be on sustainability and climate change.

Cllr Balaji Kinnera

Member, co-opted June 2022.

Member of: Finance
Governance & Planning Committee
Rep for: Faith Strategy Group.

cllr.kinnera@northstowetowncouncil.gov.uk

Cllr Deborah Oluwasanya

Elected Member since May 2021.

Member of: Finance
Governance & Planning Committee

Cllr.oluwasanya@northstowetowncouncil.gov.uk

I am a scientist and a mother who cares deeply about where we raise our children and the foundations we lay for our future,

When I think of Northstowe, I think of "our home" and the collective responsibility we have to make all it needs to be for us - a place where everyone feels welcome, heard and included amongst others.

As Town Councillor three things will guide my service - our children, our future, our home. 

Cllr Maurizio Cattaneo

Member, co-opted May 2025.

cllr.cattaneo@northstowetowncouncil.gov.uk

My family and I settled in the UK in 2004, after spending several years living in different parts of the world. My wife and I moved from Hampshire just over two years ago but are pretty familiar with Cambridge where our daughter lives and studied to become a veterinary surgeon. We chose Northstowe as it has the potential to become an example of a sustainable, modern yet friendly town where people from all background and ages can attain high standard of living. I would like to leverage the experience in moving from ideation to realisation gained consulting for global companies to ensure the needs of our community are heard and developers / government agencies deliver measurable results as quickly as possible.

Cllr Pradeep Susarla

Elected Member since May 2021

Member of: Personnel Committee
Rep for: Faith Strategy Group.

cllr.susarla@northstowetowncouncil.gov.uk

VACANCY - MAY 2025

Cllr Joe Birr-Pixton

Member, Co-opted January 2025

Member of: Finance
Governance & Planning Committee
Asset Transfer Working Group

Rep for: Open Spaces SG; Homes England Q. meetings

cllr.birr-pixton@northstowetowncouncil.gov.uk

I have lived nearby since my family moved to the area in 1987. I went to school in St Ives and University at ARU in Cambridge. Prior to moving to Northstowe in 2022 my partner and I lived in Fen Drayton for 11 years. We moved to Northstowe to be in a young and growing community, and I would like to contribute to that.

Cllr Graeme Hodgson

Member, Co-opted January 2025

Chair of: Personnel Committee
Co-Lead for: Community Lounge WG

Rep for: N. Support Partnership; N. Travel SG.

cllr.hodgson@northstowetowncouncil.gov.uk

Cllr Ian Hunter

Member, Co-opted January 2025

Member of: Finance
Governance & Planning Committee

cllr.hunter@northstowetowncouncil.gov.uk

I retired, from the Further Education service in 2010 moving to Longstanton, after having been both a Lecturer and latterly a Manager.

I have taken a keen interest in the development of new towns , and was involved in the consultation prior to the start of the building of Northstowe. I moved into Northstowe 15 months ago

I want to be part of developing Northstowe, as somewhere that has all the best aspects of other new towns and none of their disadvantages. It is inspiring to be part of such a culturally diverse community. If we can get the build rate up then we can trigger the development of more community facilities, like Doctors' surgeries, Libraries etc

Cllr Glyn Hughes

Member, Co-opted March 2025

Member of: Finance
Governance & Planning Committee
Rep for: Homes England Q. meetings

cllr.hughes@northstowetowncouncil.gov.uk

When I moved to Rampton Drift in 2004 with my family, we
knew that Northstowe was on its way and we were excited to see what
exciting changes lay in store. Although there have been bumps on the road,
we’re delighted to be residents of this town and part of a vibrant,
engaged community.

As a resident of Rampton Drift and a director of the
Residents Company, I have been involved in consultations with Homes England and other developers for many years.

On the council, I hope to provide the slightly
different perspective of the people who live in ‘Old Northstowe’. I have
worked for Cambridge University Press and Assessment for over twenty years. I
hope to bring the professional experience I have gained in that time to my work
on the council.