Surrey Heath Local Election candidates 2019: Meet the people looking for your vote
SurreyLive gave each candidate no more than 100 words to explain why they should get your vote
Surrey Heath residents will head to polling stations on Thursday, May 2
All 40 seats on Surrey Heath Borough Council will be up for election on Thursday (May 2).
Surrey Heath is divided into 14 wards with the Conservatives currently holding 36 of the 40 seats up for election.
The number of seats up for election, and the number of votes you have, will depend on where you live. Some wards, like Bagshot and Frimley Green, elect three candidates, while others elect only two, so make sure you check how many boxes you need to tick when you get to the polling station.
Polls open at 7am and close at 10pm, with the votes counted the next day.
SurreyLive gave candidates 100 words to make their pitch to you (and we cut them short if they went over).
If you don't know what ward you live in, you can put your postcode into this webpage to find out. It will also tell you who currently represents your ward.
Rhododendrons on the former Notcutts Garden Centre site in Bagshot (Image: Alan Gill)
Katia Malcaus Cooper, Conservative
Katia is passionate about the villages and if re-elected she wants to continue to be the voice of the villages and ensure that better funding is allocated to the rural part of the borough. The six villages contribute a third to council tax and she will continue to fight for fairer funding.
Currently she is lobbying government on housing matters to give stronger control over development to the planning authorities and will continue to lobby for a fairer solution to unauthorised traveller incursions which takes the needs of the communities into account.
Colin Manley, Conservative
I want to try and give the wards of Bagshot and North Windlesham and all the villages a greater voice at the borough council. For too long Surrey Heath Borough Council has been so centred on Camberley , to the detriment of the outlying villages.
The villages pay a large percentage of the council tax bill, so it is only right that things be more equitably spread in terms of projects, improvements and benefits.
I am also standing again at Windlesham Parish Council and hope to continue to progress to completion some projects we have in the pipeline.
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Valerie White, Conservative
Valerie has lived in Bagshot for 32 years and is an active committee member on Bagshot Playing Fields Association, Bagshot Society and Bagshot Events.
She is also a trustee for W.C.Lees and chairman of trustees at Bagshot Library. As a sitting parish and borough councillor she is passionate about village issues. Valerie served as Mayor of Surrey Heath during 2017/18.
If re-elected Valerie would continue to fight for our residents' voices to be heard. She will continue to work hard to ensure the villages are fully represented and are green, clean, safe and pleasant places to live and work.
Tim Fitzgerald, Liberal Democrat
I am a Surrey Heath resident and have worked for a local employer for many years. I am fully committed to supporting our local community. I have been a Cub Scout leader for 25 years and also a former school governor with 20 years of service.
Since retiring from full-time work I have also volunteered for Camberley Care as a driver and I am now a trustee.
I will bring my commitment to fully supporting our community in Surrey Heath with particular attention to representing the people of Bagshot within our borough.
Sam Kay, Liberal Democrat
Sam Kay is a Bagshot resident and was born and raised in Surrey Heath, so has seen the changes, good and bad, in the area over the past 30 years.
He is a chartered accountant with more than 10 years' experience scrutinising finance, operations and projects across a variety of industries. Prior to that he studied chemistry at Oxford.
Together with his fellow candidates, Sam will hold our council to account for wasteful spending and will push for better local services that benefit all residents.
Lance Spencer, Liberal Democrat
The challenges faced by Surrey Heath, and by Bagshot in particular, are complex, requiring both local knowledge and broad experience. I believe that I can make a real difference over the next four years.
I have lived in the area for over 30 years and have devoted most of my time to my family and to work. Now approaching retirement, I am looking to give back to the community from both my commercial experience, but also the experience of bringing up three children, and being a foster carer to two teenage children.
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Stephen West, UKIP
I have lived in Bagshot for 35 years. I am 59 years old. My ambition as a child was to travel the world, as I adored geography and history at school. I joined British Airways 40 years ago which enabled me to visit every corner of the globe.
I am a volunteer for the Historic Houses Association and have written several articles for them. I am a fairly new member of UKIP attracted by their stand for democracy, libertarianism and honesty. This is the first time I have stood as a candidate for an election.
Bisley and West End
A sunset over Bisley (Image: Karen Robertson)
David Mansfield, Conservative
Having lived locally all my life, I believe that it is important to involve yourself where possible in your local community and being elected to the borough would enable me to make sure that the voices of the villages of Bisley and West End would be heard.
l would continue to see that the council services are maintained in a cost-effective way to ensure that the village is supported by the borough council.
I would continue to support more open spaces with better facilities for all residents to enjoy and ensure closer consultation on any major developments.
Adrian Page, Conservative
This is the first election where the two villages of West End and Bisley have been combined into one ward. Residents will know Bisley and West End have seen some rapid expansion after the National Planning Inspectorate overruled the council and brought forward the reserve housing sites for development.
Over the last four years I have already been working to counter further unrestrained development and support the policy of protection of the Green Belt.
It is very important that our villages maintain their rural identity and that we have the infrastructure to support our residents in their day-to-day lives.
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Nic Price, Conservative
Nic has been working hard as an existing councillor to counter further development and attract investment into the area. Now that we are joined up in a bigger boundary it is still very important that our villages maintain their rural identity.
We will continue to invest wisely in order to provide funding for services such as our 'Meals-at-Home' and 'Dial-a-Ride' services, which are so important to our community.
Mick Sheehan, Labour
Mick Sheehan is a retired educationist and has lived in Lightwater for several years. He is passionate about improving the standard and accessibility of public services across Surrey Heath.
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Alexander Martin, Liberal Democrat
As parent of two young children, Martin is concerned about schooling and education, provision of services for families, and outdoor play and recreation areas.
Huw Evans, Liberal Democrat
Huw is a professional photographer, and is very much concerned with environmental issues, and the increasing pace of development in the area.
Julie Hoad, Liberal Democrat
Julie has lived in Surrey Heath for five years, and has worked and studied in the US. As a single parent to a teenager her concerns are to ensure that there is equal access to services for all and that, where development does occur, that there should be a focus on the provision of affordable homes for local young people.
She would also like to see improvements to public transport services in the area.
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Stephen McClelland, UKIP
I hail from Dundee, Scotland and had a career as an accountant in the oil and gas sector and the transport industry. I have lived in Surrey Heath for 27 years and am very familiar with how much it has changed over the years - sometimes not for the better.
This is the first time I have come forward as a candidate for borough council elections. I am totally opposed to council taxpayers being exposed to the risk of speculative property purchases. I look forward to serving Surrey Heath residents.
George Alleway, independent
No bio supplied.
Frimley
Frimley station (Image: Aldershot News and Mail)
Sarah Croke, Conservative
Sarah is a local resident who has put herself forward to be a candidate for her community for this year's local elections. She has lived in Frimley for ten years and owns/runs her own wedding and events business in the heart of Frimley.
She is heavily involved already with the Frimley Business Association and the local community and is extremely passionate about Frimley.
"As a candidate this year for the local elections I want to make sure the residents are engaged and are involved in local decision making and have their say in what is important to them for Frimley."
Darryl Ratiram, Conservative
Darryl is a doctor at Frimley Park Hospital and a Parkside borough councillor. He lives in Frimley. He considers it a privilege to serve the local community both as a doctor and a borough councillor.
Darryl is passionate about healthcare, good governance and the community. As a Conservative, Darryl believes that the NHS must be protected, must eliminate health inequality and must be free at the point of use.
In his spare time Darryl is an ardent cricket fan.
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Jefferson Nwokeoma, Labour
Jefferson Nwokeoma is a civil engineer who has worked extensively in the public and private sectors over the last 15 years. He is passionate about tackling homelessness, improving the condition of our local highway infrastructure and delivering affordable housing.
Julian Woodward, Labour
Julian Woodward is an 18-year-old student and community volunteer who lives in Bagshot. As a committed feminist, social democrat and internationalist, Julian hopes to use these values to fight for every member of the community.
He hopes to use his breadth of experiences as a student, a volunteer and an activist to oppose the cuts imposed on us by our national and local governments.
He is particularly passionate about battling youth disengagement, providing radical answers to poverty and homelessness, and improving access to mental health care.
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Attieh Fard, Conservative
As a lawyer I have liaised with residents and councillors about the proposed traffic lights in Frimley Green considering legal and practical options.
I will continue to work with residents after being elected towards having or maintaining a traffic plan with the least impact on Frimley Green's Village, addressing speeding outside schools and making improvement to the Frimley Green Recreation Ground.
Bruce Mansell, Conservative
Bruce will ensure that we will enhance our already outstanding recycling service by further reducing waste, particularly single use plastics, and will increase recycling rates.
He will fight to keep Frimley Green and Surrey Heath a green and pleasant place, and to protect the unique character of our community.
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Max Nelson, Conservative
I have been the borough councillor for Frimley Green for the last four years now and was elected as part of a strong Conservative team for the ward. We have dealt with a number of issues the main being four-way traffic lights.
Your Conservative candidates will campaign for residents to reach their desired outcome. A strong Conservative team, both in Frimley Green and the borough, is a strong voice for residents.
Cliff Betton, Liberal Democrat
Cliff is a zoologist who has been active in local government. He was vice chairman of Yateley Town Council before moving to Paddock Hill, Frimley, in 1984.
Cliff has worked in environment and health protection for large international companies for many years before establishing Delphic HSE in Frimley in 2005.
He has worked on environmental regeneration projects in all continents around the world (apart from Antarctica!) and is passionate about human and environmental safety.
Now semi-retired but still chairman of his company, he is hoping to be able to bring his experience and expertise to benefit the local community.
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Benjamin Leach, Liberal Democrat
I am a resident of Frimley Green, and have lived in Surrey Heath all my life. I have worked in IT for 17 years after studying physics at Warwick University.
I have a keen interest in environmental issues and politics, both locally and nationally, and am looking to give back to the local community in which I was raised.
Along with my fellow candidates in Frimley Green, I intend to offer an alternative to the predominantly Conservative council, holding it to account for its financial mismanagement and under-investment in local services and acting as an advocate for local residents.
Sashi Mylvaganam, Liberal Democrat
I'm passionate about the welfare and betterment of our local community. I am a governor of a local junior school, and involved with a charity which empowers young people and prevents homelessness.
This has given me experience of some of the issues facing our communities.
I will use my commercial experience and understanding of the needs of the community to get better value for Surrey Heath residents, working with and challenging the governing party at the council. I feel strongly about good financial governance and avoiding risks that make us all poorer.
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Jonathan Wong, UKIP
I am a first-generation immigrant from Hong Kong and have lived in Frimley for 23 years. I support a meritocratic points-based immigration system.
I joined UKIP because I am a classical liberal and believe in the principle of democracy; the Parliament no longer represents the people.
Locally with councillors raising council tax, squandering £8,000 on lavish dinners, £108m on Camberley Mall and leisure centre vanity projects, all the while cutting services at fire stations leaving some unmanned overnight where 75% of fires occur. I have no choice but to stand.
Pierre Crump, Pirate Party UK
A recent quiz night at the Heatherside Community Centre (Image: Anna Gillard)
Ian Cullen, Conservative
The Heatherside Ward Residents' Association provide a valuable link between the three Heatherside councillors and their constituents. The councillors' achievements over the past four years are well-known and overall much appreciated.
There are new challenges ahead, some not yet known, others best described as work in progress. There is no 'magic wand' but I am confident that these essential improvements will in due course take place.
The encouragement and chivvying of the HWRA are much appreciated by their councillors as they engage with bureaucracy and fight the frustrations of an essential, but happily soon to end, period of austerity.
Paul Ilnicki, Conservative
Paul has lived on Heatherside since 1976, and a councillor since 1987. Married to Margaret, with two sons, both born and educated locally.
Has served and been chairman of various council committees, including planning, leisure, external partnerships. Currently on licensing, audit and standards, and performance and finance.
Will work on Heatherside's clean, green credentials, retain and improve. Help the Heatherside Community Centre's various user groups of all ages. Keeping Heatherside one of the safest Wards in Surrey Heath via regular contact with the police.
Maintain local transport, support council initiatives including Camberley Centre, and improved infrastructure, including roads.
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Jonathan Lytle, Conservative
Jonathan Lytle is a family man, in business and involved across the community. He makes every effort to support people with all local issues and concerns.
He is an active member of the community, very involved with supporting local people and organisations, such as local schools, community centre, charities and business groups, school PTAs, being active at events, from flipping burgers at PTA and Cubs fundraisers, to clean up campaigns.
Involved in helping Green Space to bring about safer and more welcoming environment across the borough and has been actively involved in plans for major improvement in Camberley town centre.
John Skipper, Liberal Democrat
John lives on Heatherside with his long-term partner and two daughters, who attend local schools.
After leaving school, John enlisted in the Army and saw active service during the Falklands conflict.
He has worked for BT as an engineer, and completed his BSc (Hons) degree at Kingston University. He now works in the public sector, allowing him to pursue his interest in environmental management and community relations.
John is also a qualified bespoke cabinet maker/joiner. John believes that as a nation we should be investing in sustainable, renewable green energy, and improving our green spaces for future generations.
Graham Tapper, Liberal Democrat
A resident of Heatherside for 25 years, married with two adult children who attended local schools. I worked in the computer industry for 27 years, then retrained as a self employed domestic energy assessor. I am now retired.
Eight years ago I set up the Heatherside Residents' Facebook Forum, as our community discussion group. I am a Neighbourhood Watch coordinator.
The last time I stood for Heatherside on Surrey Heath Borough Council I got 1,475 votes, losing by a tiny margin. I would be honoured to represent Heatherside and Copped Hall on Surrey Heath Borough Council.
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Kristian Wrenn, Liberal Democrat
A Heatherside local for 19 years; my father spent most of his life here and my mother works in Frimley Park Hospital .
I am a personal banking manager. I help people with their finances, going through the changes in the UK economy and how it impacts them. This has given me insight into the everyday lives of people in our community and how they are affected by both local and national governance.
I do voluntary work to raise money and awareness for Shelter, Macmillan Cancer Research and the Royal British Legion.
Hazel Prowse, UKIP
I was a local councillor before when it was unpaid and was for the honour of benefitting the community. Street lighting and public transport were often the issues of concern.
As a research engineer, I liked to deal with politicians who know what they are talking about and took great exception to the constant diktats from the EU.
When I moved to Surrey, I chaired a large branch of the British Institute of Management. Last month, I frequently campaigned with the Brexiteers outside Parliament, often using my fluency in foreign languages to explain Brexit to passing tourists.
Lightwater
Lightwater Country Park (Image: SHBC)
Jarmila Halovsky-Yu, Conservative
Jarmila, a local businesswoman, has lived in Lightwater for 14 years. She's been the chairman of the local NCT group and the school PTA. She supports the Lightwater Business Association and is teaming to make the villages dementia friendly.
Jarmila has connected residents, community groups, and businesses to local government delivering village improvements. Jarmila is standing for election to represent Lightwater, pledging to champion residents and the local business community to make Lightwater an even better place to live – to raise families in, to enjoy living and working in, and to retire and grow old in.
Rebecca Jennings-Evans, Conservative
Rebecca has lived in the village for nearly 25 years. She has a consultative approach with the community, running regular surgeries for the residents to raise their concerns with all tiers of local government.
Rebecca would like to continue to lobby the Local Area Committee and Highways on road safety within the village.
She petitioned the Local Area Committee to perform a strategic review of the parking within the village resulting in nine timed parking bays as a starting point whilst further future solutions are sought.
If elected Rebecca would like to ensure the voice of the village is heard at borough.
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John Winterton, Conservative
I have lived in Lightwater since 1975. I retired from British Airways in 2000 after 30 years in IT.
I was elected to SHBC (Lightwater Ward) in 2011 and 2015, and I would like to serve for a further term to highlight local issues. I am a trustee of the Windlesham United Charities.
I want to see the Camberley town centre plans mature and will continue to support the theatre as a venue for the arts. I want to see Surrey Heath remain a pleasant place for all and will work to keep council tax as low as possible.
Peter Appleford, UKIP
I am chairman of UKIP Surrey Heath. I have lived in Lightwater for two years, having previously lived in Ashford, Spelthorne for 40 years. I stood there in the 2015 – missing being elected by just 38 votes. I stood again in 2016 and 2017.
I joined UKIP because I wished to play my part in saving the UK from the EU superstate and kleptocracy. Despite the favourable 2016 Referendum result, I remained active in UKIP believing the job was not done until it's done.
Unfortunately, I have been proved right. I look forward to serving Surrey Heath residents.
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Peter Barnett, Green Party
I moved to Surrey Heath in 1968 and worked at Johnson Wax for 18 years as a chemist. Thereafter I've worked for the Green Party in various capacities, including many campaigns about climate change.
It's heartening to see the urgency of this issue finally being recognised. Councils across the country have passed a motion pledging to make their local areas carbon neutral by 2030.
When tabled to Surrey County Council by Green councillor Jonathan Essex, the cabinet member responsible for the environment wrecked the motion with an amendment deleting any reference to duty, targets and commitment. THAT illustrates why we need more Greens on every council.
Sharon Galliford, Green Party
I've lived in Lightwater for over 40 years. My children attended Lightwater Village and Hammond Schools. I have a deep attachment to the village.
I'm passionate about preserving the unique character of Lightwater - a lovely place to live - but under threat from over-development and increasing pressures on public services.
I work in the clinical psychology department at Surrey University and as a carer consultant for the Psychology Professions Network. Having worked as an advocate for vulnerable people I am not afraid of standing up for what is right and speaking truth to power.
I would be honoured to represent the people of Lightwater.
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Andrew Willgood, Green Party
Born in Windlesham, I've lived in Bagshot for 50 years, from where I run a professional gardening business, I'm deeply concerned at the increasing volumes of non-local traffic passing through our villages, trying to avoid gridlock on the congested trunk roads.
The infrastructure of the area is stretched to breaking point - I seem to spend more time travelling to clients than maintaining their gardens!
We have many ideas for dealing with commuter through-traffic, but Surrey Highways won't listen. More often than not they make matters worse. If elected I shall use my increased influence as a councillor to address this critical issue.
Mytchett and Deepcut
Woodlands near Keogh Barracks in Mytchett (Image: Will Bradley)
Paul Deach, Conservative
Craig Fennell, Conservative
Craig is proud to have represented you at Surrey Heath Borough Council over the last four years. We live in a wonderful community, bursting with incredible community spirit, with all of us looking out for one another.
We have made sure that the new play area at the village green in Deepcut is the best it could possible be, fought for improved infrastructure at the new Mindenhurst development, but there is still much more work to be done.
Joanne Potter, Conservative
Joanne has lived locally all of her life and is fully committed to our community. She has been part of the team that have put a stop to four-way traffic lights being introduced on Mytchett Road and is campaigning to reverse the traffic lights decision in Frimley Green too.
Joanne has also been working to find a long-term solution to the antisocial parking near our schools.
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Jacques Olmo, Liberal Democrat
I am a Mytchett and Deepcut resident. I am a committee member of Mytchett, Frimley Green and Deepcut Residents Society and a former local school governor.
I am passionate about our community and the importance of good local government, and am fully aware of the issues we face as a community. Local interests should come first for our councillors and that is why I am standing. My priorities, if elected, would be:
To listen to the community's concerns and needs
To give Mytchett and Deepcut the voice it deserves in Surrey Heath
To stand up for open and meaningful engagement at all levels
Morgan Rise, Liberal Democrat
Born and raised in Surrey Heath, I feel a deep connection to this area. I have benefited from our local schools, facilities and community and feel it is time to give back to my community.
As a councillor I will be a voice for all, ensuring that decisions taken by the council are always in the interests of the residents; that we properly fund our social care, recycling, green spaces and other services we rely on.
As a former school governor I believe it is important that we provide funding and resources to give our children the best chances.
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Helen Whitcroft. Liberal Democrat
As a long-term resident in Surrey Heath and committed local activist, I believe that residents deserve better from their councillors. Local people deserve local councillors that put their interests first and listen to their concerns.
I've grown up and raised my children here so I've seen what happens when vital services such as Sure Start centres are cut. If I am elected as your councillor I will fight for better funding for our child and family support facilities and other essential services we should be able to rely on.
Damien Heads, UKIP
Old Dean
Old Dean Road in Camberley (Image: Google Street View)
Shaun Garrett, Conservative
For over 10 years, I have been a school governor, involved with all the schools on the estate. I am also closely involved with The Old Dean Community Group as a trustee.
Family is very important to me and when not working I love to spend quality time with them, often taking walks over the common with our new puppy. My 12-year-old son has ADHD and dyslexia, in recent years these are subjects which have really become close to my heart.
I would like to help pull this community together and help the residents to help themselves.
Trefor Hogg, Conservative
I am proud to be a member of the political party that is genuinely inclusive, a party that fights for democracy even as now when it is painful, and that supports within its ranks a broad range of views.
Being a Conservative is about listening to everybody, doing your best to represent them and to help them to play a full part in society, in a careful, respectful and rational way.
I do my best to demonstrate that, by what I actually do for Old Dean and the environment and not just by words, because without deeds, words are nothing.
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Rodney Bates, Labour
Rodney has served as Old Dean Labour cllr for 12 years and would love the opportunity of continuing to serve such a great community. As a resident who also lives in the heart of Old Dean, I pledge to continue raising crucial issues within the Ccuncil, namely:
Ensuring all public money is spent wisely on people and opposing unnecessary council tax increases
Challenging Conservative cuts on valued community services such as the reduction in Camberley Fire Station cover and local children's centres
Highlighting and supporting the needs of carers, our elderly, service veterans and faith groups
Murray Rowlands, Labour
Murray Rowlands retired from his posts in university and adult education and his work as borough councillor to pursue his interest in military history.
This resulted in books dealing with the New Zealand troops in WW1, one on Aldershot in WW1, and Hampshire at War 1939-45. Currently he is writing a biography of Air Marshal Sir Keith Park widely regarded as the victor of the Battle of Britain.
He is seeking to return as a local councillor because cuts since 2010 have seriously undermined people's lives. For instance, he had managed to have a clause added to the Transport Act... (reached the 100-word limit).
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Edward Hawkins, Conservative
A resident of Parkside for over 30 years. What impacts on residents also impacts on us which is why we care so much about protecting our green spaces; our shops and valued post office.
A recognised track record of delivering on our promises. Will not support any further investment spend no matter the potential benefits if the spend is not financially prudent.
Working to push for value for money in all services carried out by SHBC. Currently chair of Camberley Town Centre Working Group with a remit of improving further the retail, residential and leisure elements of Camberley town centre.
Josephine Hawkins, Conservative
A long-time resident of Parkside ward. A community-minded person who likes to get involved working with many of the voluntary and community organisations.
As children's champion involved in numerous initiatives with districts and boroughs in Surrey to help keep our youngsters safe. Also involved with Safe Drive/Stay Alive, Junior Citizen.
Worked with Edward and in consultation with residents to upgrade Evergreen Play Area, now planning extra equipment at Southcote Park.
Supporting local business. Speeding and road safety is something we are now working on. Listening and working with residents about what is important to them.
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Cindy Ferguson, Liberal Democrat
A long time Surrey Heath resident, Cindy raised her now-adult children in the area. A career in education means that she is focussed on the welfare of our children.
Her priority is the quality of education in schools, including adequate resourcing of schools and the more practical aspects of road safety and parking in the immediate areas.
In addition, she would aim to reverse the recent decision of the Tory-controlled council to close key Sure Start centres in Surrey Heath.
Chris Tew, Liberal Democrat
As a librarian Chris is very aware of the cuts being made to local services, and how these disproportionately impact those in our community who are less well off.
His priorities are to ensure that the council does not make cuts that will result in small short-term savings but have long-term negative effects on the more vulnerable residents in our area.
Tony Cable, UKIP
No bio received.
St Michael's Church in Camberley (Image: Windlesham and Camberley Camera Club)
Colin Dougan, Conservative
I'm delighted to be standing again in St Michael's Ward. If re-elected I will continue to champion residents' issues – such as chairing the St Michael's Project which delivered the multi-use games area in Southway and playground in Surrey Avenue and working with the Southwell Park Road Residents' Association to protect our local Edwardian buildings from inappropriate development.
I will also continue to support the council's efforts to redevelop Camberley town centre and The Arena, both of which are now, finally, making positive progress.
Alam McClafferty, Conservative
I am very pleased to have supported our local Conservative policy of making careful and prudent investments, meaning we continue to buck the trend of other councils and deliver all the services our residents have come to depend on, as well as develop our town centre.
Camberley town centre is set to become a vibrant and exciting place to work, shop and play with contemporary street scenes, regular markets and fun events.
St Michael's has challenges with relatively low incomes in parts of the ward. I will continue to work to improve the amenities, opportunities and support for those residents.
Richard Claridge, Labour
My name is Richard Claridge. I am 31, married with five young children. I've lived in Camberley for several years now. My children go to school here and we are well settled into the area.
I am registered blind but have limited useful vision and currently play cricket for Surrey blind county cricket team.
As a disabled father living in Camberley I am aware of many issues affecting families in the area as they affect my family. I have experience of the issues around housing, children's centres, schools, public transport, social care both adult and children's, the state of the... (reached the 100-word limit).
Jill Coles, Labour
Jill Coles was born and brought up in Surrey and has lived in Surrey Heath since 2015. She works for a Surrey charity supporting disabled and older people and carers and has previously worked in supported housing, residential care and local government.
She has a particular interest in mental health and invisible disability.
Dan Adams, Conservative
Vivienne Chapman, Conservative
Vivienne will champion a clean, green and safe Surrey Heath, maintaining and enhancing our parks and countryside. She will protect our community services for older people, including the Windle Valley Day Centre, Meals-at-Home and Dial-a-Ride.
She will continue the refurbishment of our play areas and leisure facilities. Vivienne will continue to work for the people of St Paul's Ward if re-elected on May 2.
Fiona Karimjee, Liberal Democrats
Fiona has lived in Bagshot for 19 years. She works part-time as a bookkeeper. She believes very strongly in local communities (was personally active in the NCT, school PTAs, local Scout group) and therefore in early years provision for parents and children, in youth groups and other community-building initiatives.
She worries about traffic congestion as well as pollution and would like people to be able to travel safely by bike and affordably by public transport throughout the borough and to destinations beyond.
Miriam Spencer, Liberal Democrats
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Richard Brooks, Conservative
Richard has a clear vision, that is to make Surrey Heath, and particularly Town Ward, an attractive place to live and work.
By caring for the environment, ensuring that our infrastructure keeps up to date and fit for purpose, ensuring that our public spaces are well maintained and cared for and that we build a caring society that looks after its elderly and disadvantaged members.
Robin Perry, Conservative
I have lived and worked in the area for many years. Workwise I have built several successful businesses, been actively involved with a number of local charities, and have been chairman of the governors for a federation of two local schools.
This experience has given me a very good understanding of what makes the place tick and the issues, concerns and desires of our residents.
My objective as a councillor is to do my best to ensure that we take the action necessary to make our Borough an even better place in which to live and work.
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Vijaya Ramdas. Liberal Democrats
Vijaya is a long time Surrey Heath resident, who feels strongly that local people deserve better from their council, and that the existing Tory-controlled council needs to be challenged by councillors who have a different vision and are willingly to be more creative when thinking about solutions.
Watchetts
David Lewis, Conservative
David lives in Watchetts and works hard for our community. He takes on all issues from local residents and no issue is too big, like campaigning for better rail services, or too small, like new litter bins.
David would be honoured to continue working on behalf of all Watchetts residents.
Charlotte Morley, Conservative
Charlotte lives in Watchetts and aims to make it an even better place to live. Over the years we have been involved in many things on your behalf including campaigning for better rail services, the new step by the footbridge to Sainsbury's and getting lights on the bridge repaired.
Charlotte wants to work on behalf of all Watchetts residents, please support her on Thursday, May 2.
Alexandra Dalwood, Labour
I am a lifelong local, born in Frimley Park Hospital in the late 80s, and have lived in the area ever since. I have just started working at Frimley Park Hospital as a health care assistant which I love, and spend my free evenings at the gym, out with friends or at home with my partner and two cats.
My goals as a councillor mirror my core values. I would put community first, trying to protect the most vulnerable in our society and making our town a pleasant place for all.
Whether it is protecting our environment, keeping education accessible for all ages or keeping the local homeless shelters and food banks well stocked and staffed.
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Joseph Lord, Labour
Joseph has lived in Surrey Heath for seven years and has been a governor of local schools for the last six. Professionally he's a software engineer working on sports apps including the official iPhone apps for The Premier League and FC Barcelona.
He would like to ensure that the council focuses on the real priorities of the residents rather than vanity deals attempting to run major commercial projects.
I'd rather efforts were concentrated on properly running local services and investing in social housing rather than commercial property. If there are any ways for the council to support local education services that would also be a key priority.
Windlesham and Chobham
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Mike Goodman, Conservative
Mike has a passion for improving our countryside and environment. He wants councils and people to take responsibility to ensure we protect our wonderful countryside.
If elected, he wants to see a strong voice for Windlesham and Chobham and will ensure residents' views are acted upon. Working in partnership with all three tiers of local government - parish, borough and county - we can and will achieve results for our residents.
Mike sees the key challenges over the next four years as: tackling illegal travellers incursions, scrutinising all development, improving road safety including 20MPH schemes and protecting our environment.
Alex Green, Conservative
I believe that the unique characters of Windlesham and Chobham, created by the patterns of life of those who lived here before us, are a precious and fragile heritage that we should pass on to our children.
I believe that this can only happen if our own way of life, and the political decisions that we take, sustain and respect that inheritance. I believe that, together, we can achieve that.
Alexander Hanney, Conservative
Alexander Hanney lives in West End and since graduating from university, has begun a career in the public sector with a focus upon local government business operations.
He has a strong belief in the need for good access to education, facilities and services for the youth, and will be an active voice in these matters for you if elected.
He enjoys the countryside, cycling and volunteering with local organisations. With an ethos in sustainable development that is appropriate for the needs of the communities, Alexander will look to ensure all planning applications are eco-friendly and are in keeping.
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Alison Hook, independent
I have lived in Surrey since 1987, in Chobham since 2002.
I own two horses and three dogs and I am a self-employed landscape gardener.
I am an environmentalist and believe that we need to reuse, recycle and respect the land, plants and animals. A natural environment is paramount in maintaining mental and physical health for all of us
Communities need all classes of housing for a sustainable society. Currently there are very few properties available for low income, single, vulnerable people; this must be changed.
Integrity has to be at the heart of all decisions.
NOTE: We were initially unable to contact Alison so the bio was supplied when she got in touch after publication.
Emma McGrath, independent
Pat Tedder, independent
Chobham has given me the privilege of being their borough councillor for the last eight years. Residents recognise what I stand for and I ask for your continued support. I will continue to oppose on your behalf.
The proposed development of Fairoaks and its negative impact. The urbanising parking charges on the common.
Having listened on the doorsteps in Windlesham, the village where I was born and raised, I am aware how cross many of you are about the lack of communication about the carve-up of your village for electoral purposes.
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Victoria Wheeler, independent
I have represented the views of the residents of Chobham for the last five years. Having spoken to residents in Windlesham & Chobham I am confident that if elected, Emma McGrath, Pat Tedder and I will be a formidable force to elicit change and hold the borough to account.
We will continue to keep residents informed of changes, developments and 'consultations' that will impact the villages.
It is well documented that I am concerned by the secrecy surrounding many projects including the Fairoaks bid and I will continue to fight for transparency at borough.
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