 |
Stephen Robinson and team win in north Chelmsford |
Mike Mackrory working for Springfield |
Jude Deakin campaigning for west Chelmsford |
 |
Lib Dems for a fairer society and a stronger economy, enabling everyone to get on in life. |
||||
Lib Dem Councillors & Campaigners in the Chelmsford area
In the Chelmsford parliamentary constituency
They are listed below by county division. For more information about the Chelmsford city (formerly borough) and the areas it covers see the profile page. |
|
Chelmsford Central - David Jones
|
David Jones is the Lib Dem candidate for Chelmsford Central on the 2nd May 2013. David is already the City Councillor for Moulsham Lodge along with fellow Lib Dem Cllr Mark Springett Central Chelmsford is also served by two Lib Dem City Councillors. Read more about David here |
Chelmsford North - Stephen Robinson
|
Stephen Robinson is the Lib Dem County Councillor for Chelmsford North. He replaced Tom Smith-Hughes on 28 June 2012. Stephen and Tom led the campaigns 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 City Councillors. Latest News from Chelmsford North Lib Dems |
Chelmsford West - Jude Deakin |
Jude Deakin was elected as Lib Dem County Councillor for Chelmsford West on 4th June 2009, having been a City Councillor for the Marconi ward since 2007. During her time as a City Councillor, she has successfully fought the application for a concrete batching plant in Brook St. Continues to lobby on behalf of residents who seek safer road crossings in their area. Supports local business, assisted in the formation of the West End Business Association. She wants to see better youth facilities in Chelmsford, community use on the St Peters College site, better youth facilities, a circular town centre bus route and a park and ride at Widford. West Chelmsford is also served by three Lib Dem City Councillors. |
Great Baddow and Galleywood - Chris Rycroft
|
Chris Rycroft is the Lib Dem candidate for Great Baddow and Galleywood on the 2nd May 2013. Chris is already the City Councillor for Great Baddow East ward along with fellow Lib Dem Cllrs Trevor Miller and Andrew Sosin Great Baddow & Galleywood is also served by three Lib Dem City Councillors. |
Springfield - 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 City Councillors. |
Broomfield and Writtle - Graham Pooley
|
Graham is Lib Dem candidate for Broomfield and Writtle and recently won the by-election for Broomfield and the Walthams.
Formerly Chair of Governors of Gt Waltham Primary School, Graham is working with residents to deal with the consequences of Conservative plans for 1500 new houses on green fields in the area. As town centre councillor, he worked to bring empty homes, shops and office space back into use, and to address the risks of sustained homelessness and alienation that follow from drug and alciohol misuse. He was a Governor of Kings Road Primary School, and actively involved with the key local charity Kids Inspire, and their work with troubled families and children. Graham led the formation of the Kings Road/North Avenue Action Group ("KRAG") to work on revitalising the parade, to avoid total loss of the allotments to general housing, and to be a focus for the views of that local community. Grahams Profile is here |
Stock - Matt Klesel
|
Matt has been working at the Lib Dem HQ but is now working for Julian Huppert MP |
South Woodham Ferrers - Noel Sutcliffe
|
Noel is retired and has lived in SWF for more than 25 years and has taken an interest in local issues. |
Parliamentarians |
Chelmsford's Liberal Democrat Euro MP is Andrew Duff 2010 Parliamentary Candidate for Chelmsford |
Councillors
The Lib Dem Shadow Cabinet on Chelmsford City Council comprises:
Leader & Planning spokesman: Chris Rycroft
Deputy Leader: Ian Fuller
Finance: Andrew Sosin
Strategic Housing: Trevor Miller
Leisure & Culture: David Jones
Parks and Heritage: Jude Deakin
Corporate Services: Gloria Nichols
Safer Communities: Linda Mascot
Waste & Recycling: Freda Mountain
Overview & Scrutiny: Mark Springett
The Lib Dem representatives on Essex County Council are:
Group Leader: Mike Mackrory
Deputy Leader and Children & Families: Theresa Higgins
Older People: Janet Whitehouse
Planning: Maureen Miller & Theresa Higgins
Economy & Environment: David Kendall & Barry Aspinell
Highways & Transportation: Stephen Robinson
Safer and Stronger Communities (crime, art & leisure): Jude Deakin
Health Overview & Scrutiny: Maureen Miller
Central Services: Anne Turrell
Waste & Economic Development: David Kendall