Conservative Party Councillor for -
Kelvedon
Roles
- Deputy
Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainability.
- Member of those Committees/Groups listed on the
right.
Constituency Work
- Having lived in Feering for the past 10 years, and in just
outside the District for most of my formative years, I am very
committed to the area and to helping the Council achieve best value
for all residents. I am always pleased to assist any constituent
who needs help with the workings and/or services provided by the
Council.
Involvement with Organisations within Braintree District
and Elsewhere.
- Feering Parish Council (Vice Chair)
- Beaver Scouts assistant
Training and Development Undertaken
Since first elected to the Council in 2003, I have attended a
number courses to better understand Planning, Flooding,
Environmental, Licensing, Housing and Technology issues affecting
the Council.
I am keen to remain abreast of technological advances that help
Members & Officers interact with residents in the most
efficient, cost effective & sustainable manner, and I continue
to strive for more Council Member and Officer understanding of the
advantages & efficiencies available through the increased use
of IT.
Key Personal Highlights/Contributions During the
Year
As a member of the (now superceded) Environmental PDG, I helped
to introduce the Sustainable Energy Policy for the Council and also
enjoyed the challenge of working on the Better Value PDG, helping
to ensure that the Council makes most efficient and effective use
of current and future resources. As Deputy Cabinet Member for
Environment & Sustainability, I am continuing this work, aiming
towards a carbon-neutral Council, ensuring that Sustainable
policies are followed and encouraging the continuation of the
excellent work that Officers and Members have done to reduce &
recycle such a high percentage of our waste.
In debate, I firmly opposed the proposal by the Highways Agency
to extend the A120 through open countryside & the Blackwater
Valley, without any consideration for local access, and especially
where the route significantly affects Kelvedon &
Feering.
During the debate on a second runway for Stansted, I argued
that even the concept of a second runway is unsustainable in the
longer term, which the Council confirmed by the comprehensive
rejection of the proposal.