Mid Sussex Conservative County Council Councillors
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Christine Field has lived in West Hoathly since her marriage to Colin in 1972. Here they have raised their family and taken a full and active part in community life. I am very proud that my 2 sons now work in the family business, in Burgess Hill, with Colin and myself. Christine says "The opportunity to stand for election to the County Council is a very exciting one. A wealth of experience in other forms of local government has given me a passionate belief in the difference that it can make to the quality of life of residents and the business community. Over 20 years as a Councillor, I chaired all of the major committees of Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC), was Leader of the Council for 5 years and its Chairman through the fascinating 2 years spanning the Millennium celebrations. As MSDC’s representative at the Regional Assembly, I learned much about the wider world of local government, went on to chair the Regional Planning Committee and was appointed to the Environment Board of the Local Government Association, so also have experience of working, and representing local interests, at regional and national levels. Originally trained as a Medical Social Worker, I have always had a deep commitment to the Health Service and was Chairman of the Mid Sussex NHS Trust (Princess Royal Hospital) from its creation in 1992 until the merger with Brighton in 2002. Apart from my part-time commitment to the family business, I am a Parish Councillor and enjoy the pleasures of living in this beautiful county, as well as maintaining my family links with the Isle of Wight. My family play a huge part in my life and I am relishing a new role as Grandmother.'' I am Chairman of the Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee and in May 210 was elected as Chairman of the Council Conservative Group." |
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Bill Acraman Councillor for Worth Forest
2 Staplefield Court, Brantridge Lane, Staplefield, RH17 6EN Phone: 01444 400079
Email bill.acraman@westsussex.gov.uk
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Bill Acraman lived in Sussex since 1969 and in Copthorne for 38 years and has been a County Councillor since 1997. He is Chairman of the Rights of Way Committee, dealing with footpaths and bridle ways. Bill says "I am a past Chairman of WSCC Conservative Group. I now act as Policy Advisor on Finance, Rural Strategy & the Environment and Libraries. Formally a Surrey County Councillor, parish councillor and chairman of his village residents association. I represent the county on Chichester Harbour Board, and both the South Downs AONB and High Weald management bodies. I was the county representative on GATCOM, the Gatwick Consultation Committee, the liasion body with the operators of Gatwick Airport. Brought up in London, I have a Maths degree from Balliol College, Oxford University. My career was in atomic physics, operations research and finance, mostly in the bread and scaffolding industries. I worked in the USA for three years during the Vietnam war in the troubled 60's. I has three adult children and 4 grandchildren. enjoying bridge and, in earlier years, walking and sailing. I am Chariman of the Mid Sussex North County Local Committee'' |
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Pete Bradbury Councillor for Cuckfield & Lucastes Cabinet Member for Children & Families West Meads, Deaks Lane, Ansty, RH17 5AS Phone: 01444 452057 Mobile: 07770 557755 |
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Pete has lived in Sussex for 30 years and has been County Councillor since 2007. Pete is a leading campaigner for road safety and is also Chairman of Ansty & Staplefield Parish Council who have improved services whilst freezing council tax for the past four years. He has a B. Sc. in Chemistry and has spent his working life in sales and marketing, having worked for Toshiba and Ericsson amongst others. The Chairman of Staplefield Cricket Club, where he has played since 1985, he is a great believer in promoting sports for all ages particularly for the young and wants to ensure the protection of rural sports facilities for the use of all members of the community. In May 2010 he was appointed to the county cabinet with responsibilities for Children & Families and is also Chairman of the Mid Sussex Central County Local Committee.. Pete's personal website is http://www.petebradbury.co.uk/ His wife Jan teaches at Twineham School and they have three children aged 22,20 and 12. He runs a successful guitar importing business and is the guitarist in Slight Return, the well-known Sussex rock and blues band http://www.slightreturn.co.uk/.
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Liz Bennett Councillor for East Grinstead Meridian 39 Copse Close, East Grinstead RH19 3EF Phone: 01342 301007 Mobile: 07836 343260 Email bennett@talktalk.net |
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Liz Bennett was born in the 1970’s and has always lived in East Grinstead. She is married to Mark with two delightful daughters who both attend Primary School in East Grinstead. Liz currently serves as a Town and District Councillor. Liz says "I have always felt passionately about the sense of community spirit that brings people together. As chairman of the Stone Quarry Local Action Team and with the help of local residents and members, we have been able to contribute and help the local area and improve the quality of life for residents. Apart from being a Councillor I also enjoy volunteering and have experience in working for both the hospital and local radio station and prison visiting as a member of Prison Fellowship. I am a member of Turners Hill Free Church and have an interest in young people and education as well as health issues. I have had a career in teaching and training and my interests have always been singing, for church bands and charity fundraising. In May 2010 I was appointed deputy Cabinet member for Children & Families'' |
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John O'Brian Councillor for East Grinstead S & Ashurst Wood
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John was elected at a Bye Election in May 2010.
Heidi Brunsden Councillor for Imberdown |
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