Town Ward
Sevenoaks Town Council Bradbourne Vale Road Sevenoaks KentTN13 3QG
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Political Party: Conservative
About Me: Keith and his family have lived in Sevenoaks since 2000. Keith is a Chartered Accountant and has worked as a Finance Director in the financial services industry. He is also an active member of the St. Thomas of Canterbury, Sevenoaks Parish. He is married and has two children at local state schools. In addition to an interest in improving the Town’s facilities, Keith enjoys reading, walking in the Kent countryside with his dog and playing badminton with his children.
Sevenoaks Town Council Offices Bradbourne Vale Road Sevenoaks KentTN13 3QG
About Me: Nick was brought up in Sevenoaks, attending Sevenoaks School in the 1970’s. After many years in HM Diplomatic Service and regular posts overseas, Nick returned to live in Sevenoaks in 2006. He is married to Madeleine and has three daughters at local state schools. Hobbies include walking and cycling through the Kent countryside. Nick is also a keen glider pilot
St Johns Ward
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Political Party: Liberal Democrats
Northern Ward
About me: Merilyn has lived most of her life in Sevenoaks, raising her family and working here in the health service. Merilyn has worked on improvements to Bradbourne Lakes, for better sports facilities at Greatness, and the rebuilding of Bat & Ball Station. Merilyn is keen to encourage safer streets around our schools, to fix our roads and pavements, and to clear up our public spaces so they are safe and free from litter. Merilyn works with the Sevenoaks Seniors Action Forum to create a better deal for older people, to encourage better public transport, and homes and infrastructure that work for all families.
Eastern Ward
About me: Tony has lived in Bayham Road since 1983, and served as a Town Councillor for Eastern ward since 1987. He also served as a District Councillor up to 2007, in which time he led the Blighs development and set up Sevenoaks first Town Partnership to promote our High Street and local economy. Tony has worked as an economist in the commercial business sector, as an advisor to major UK companies and in government. He promotes good public transport as chair of Sevenoaks Rail Travellers Association. Tony wants to see Sevenoaks streets safer for walkers and cyclists, and less dominated by speeding traffic.
Kippington Ward
About me: Victoria is a Sevenoaks designer who cares passionately about the history and natural environment of our town. She works with local voluntsary groups, including the Sevenoaks Society, the Kent Visual Arts Forum, and the U3A to promote the town for all to enjoy. She designed the 2019 Sevenoaks Heritage Exhibition and has co-authored 7 books to encourage walking and fitness for all ages. Victoria is currently Vice Chair of Stag Trustees.
About me: Lise was elected to represent Town Ward in May 2019. She has lived in the Seveloaks area for almost 30 years with her family, including three grown up children. Lise is passionately committed to grassroots community issues, to creating better opportunities in housing and for young people. She has served as a school governor, works at the Sevenoaks food bank, and has set up a community lunch club. Lise is interested in sustainable food and how to promote it.
About me: Tom grew up in Sevenoaks and after time away working in London is now living in Hillingdon Avenue. He was elected to serve Eastern ward in May 2019 - and married four weeks later. Tom is a keen cyclist and believes passionatey in improving local sustainable transport for residents of all ages. A frequent visitor to Stag, he wants to develop our local arts centre’s very real potential. As a gardener and member of several conservatin groups, Tom is committed to Keep Sevenoaks Green, as well as supporting local businesses and community organisation
Wildernesse Ward
About Me: I have represented Kippington Ward since 2003. I am particularly interested in improving the Town’s facilities and so have supported Sevenoaks Town Council taking over the running of the Stag Theatre, the Wednesday and Saturday markets, and some of the recreation grounds. For the same reasons I have lobbied Sevenoaks District Council to bring Marks & Spencer to Bligh’s and create additional car parking. I grew up locally in Dartford and moved to Sevenoaks in 1980. I am married, with 3 daughters, and take a keen interested in local access for the disabled.
About me: Claire has lived near Bradbourne Lakes since 2009. A professional working on design and project management for housing, hospitals and regeneration projects she has good experience of getting things done. She currently lives with her family - including three children at local schools. Claire believes their future requires sensible, collaboratine and inclusive politics. She wants safe streets around our schools, improvements to our parks, and the best sustainable design for the homes we need.
About me: Ed has lived in Sevenoaks since 1990, bringing up his young family here and working in London. Ed has represented Eastern ward since 2015, and serves on the Stag Trustee Board. With a child starting at secondary school he wants routes to all our schools made as safe as possible. With more homes and better facilities Sevenoaks is now a more lively community, with growing pressure for development. So it’s essential to maintain our green spaces, parks and allottments, and to focus new development on brownfield sites.
All councillors can be contacted in writing via the council office: Sevenoaks Town Council, Town Council Offices, Bradbourne Vale Road, TN13 3QG