Betty joined the Littlebourne Parish Council in the mid 1960's  becoming chairperson in 1985, the second longest serving chairperson. Only Ted Newing ,who held the post for over 30years, has so far beaten her and he was awareded the Freedom of Littlebourne.. 

Betty has been an active member of the Council playing key roles in setting up the low cost housing in the village; building of the Four Village Stores which ensured the future of our Post Office; ...........