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Lib Dem Councillors & Campaigners around the Borough
2010 Parliamentary Candidate for Chelmsford
Councillors
In the Chelmsford parliamentary constituency there are
- 34 Borough Councillors on Chelmsford Council (15 Lib Dem; 18 Conservative; 1 Labour) - in the wards shown on the map
- 5 Councillors on Essex County Council (4 Liberal Democrat; 1 Conservative; no others)
They are listed below by county division.
For more information about the Chelmsford borough and the areas it covers see the profile page.
Great Baddow and Galleywood
Cllr. Maureen Miller
Maureen Miller has been a County Councillor since 2001 and has campaigned tirelessly for the residents of Great Baddow & Galleywood.
She is currently fighting to ensure that the local Fire Station remains open, as well as backing the ongoing struggle to have a post office in Meadgate opened. Road safety, particularly around local schools, also remains a high priority.
Great Baddow & Galleywood is also served by three Lib Dem Borough Councillors.
Springfield
County Councillor Mike Mackrory
Mike Mackrory has been a County Councillor since May 2005, during which time he has fought ceaselessly for a library for Springfield and to protect other key services. Mike opposes the Conservative plans to build new houses on the edge of Springfield, but is working hard to ensure that new developments are built with the necessary infrastructure and local services.
Springfield is also served by two Lib Dem Borough Councillors.
Chelmsford Central
Graham Pooley was the Lib Dem candidate for Chelmsford Central in the 9th June 2011 by-election.
Central Chelmsford is also served by two Lib Dem Borough Councillors.
Chelmsford North
Tom Smith-Hughes is the long-serving County Councillor for Chelmsford North. He is currently leader of the Lib Dem Group on Essex County Council. Tom has led the fight for a council tax rebate for hard pressed Essex families and he continues to campaign to prevent the urban sprawl which would merge Chelmsford and Broomfield - see www.cmld.org.uk/planning
Chelmsford North is also served by five Lib Dem Borough Councillors.
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Chelmsford West
Cllr. Jude Deakin
Jude Deakin was elected as Lib Dem County Councillor for Chelmsford West on 4th June 2009, having been a Borough Councillor for the Marconi ward since 2007. During her time as a Borough Councillor, she has successfully opposed an application to build an O2 phone mast. She wants to see better youth facilities in Chelmsford, a circular town centre bus route and a park and ride at Widford.
West Chelmsford is also served by three Lib Dem Borough Councillors.
- Goat Hall / Tile Kiln / Widford
- Marconi Ward / Rainsford / Boarded Barns / University
- Waterhouse Farm / Beechenlea / Westlands
Villages west & north of Chelmsford (Saffron Walden constituency)
| Broomfield, Great & Little Waltham, G+L Leighs, Boreham | Writtle, Roxwell, Highwood etc. |
Area south & east of Chelmsford (Maldon constituency)
| Danbury, Bicknacre & Hanningfields | Stock / Margaretting | South Woodham Ferrers |
Parliamentarians
Chelmsford's Liberal Democrat Euro MP is Andrew Duff
Councillors
The Lib Dem Shadow Cabinet on Chelmsford Borough Council comprises:
Leader & Planning spokesman: Chris Rycroft:
Deputy Leader: Ian Fuller
Finance: Tom Smith-Hughes
Environment & Housing: Trevor Miller
Leisure & Culture: David Jones
Parks and Recreation: Jude Deakin
Corporate Services: Gloria Nichols
Technical services: Andrew Sosin
The Lib Dem representatives on Essex County Council are:
Group Leader: Tom Smith-Hughes
Children and Families:
Older People: Janet Whitehouse
Planning: Maureen Miller & Theresa Higgins
Economy & Environment (including highways): Mike Mackrory
Safer and Stronger Communities (crime, art & leisure): Jude Deakin
Health Overview & Scrutiny: Maureen Miller
Executive & Audit Scrutiny: Tom Smith-Hughes
Central Services: Anne Turrell
Waste: David Kendall
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