Allington Ward

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Allington covers an area to the very north of the constituency close to the M20

News from Allington and your local councillors

The Allington Lib Dem Councillors

Dan Daley

Malcolm Robertson

Cynthia Robertson

Dan Daley

Romney, 9 Frinstead Walk, Allington, Maidstone, ME16 0NN

01622 672459

07887 956900

dandaley@maidstone.gov.uk

Dan was born and educated in London, moving to Maidstone in 1974.

He first became involved in local politics in 1985 during the successful fight to save playing fields in Allington. He was first elected to Maidstone Borough Council for LibDems in 1990, became the Leader of the Group in 1992 and of the Council from 1994-9 - and Mayor in the Millennial year. Dan is currently serving his fifth term as Member for Allington Ward. He was elected also to the County Council in 2001 for Maidstone West, and is currently serving a second term for the whole of Maidstone Central (consisting of five urban Borough Wards).

Dan is currently a Trustee of several local Charities and is the Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure (including Tourism and Business Liaison) for Maidstone Borough. On the County Council, Dan acts as the Liberal Democrat Spokesman on Environment and Highways matters and on the National Health Service Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Amongst his many achievements, Dan helped establish the Allington Millennium Green, led (through the Maidstone Trust) the development and establishment of the Maidstone River Walk and Whatman Park.

Dan has a great love of nature and does everything possible to protect the most beautiful and precious parts of our natural heritage. His other hobbies include photography, history, music and art (in all its forms!)

Malcolm Robertson

16 Ernest Drive, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0QS

01622 753517

07717 220081

malcolmrobertson@maidstone.gov.uk

Cynthia Robertson

16 Ernest Drive, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0QS

01622 753517

cynthiarobertson@maidstone.gov.uk

News from Allington and your local Councillors

Fri 16th Jul 2010:

Question from Malcolm Robertson to 22 July Full Council Meeting: Cabinet Scrutiny [Updated with answer]

Question by Mr M Robertson to the Chairman of Cabinet Scrutiny Committee:

Wed 7th Apr 2010:

Lib Dems launch local manifesto

The Lib Dem group have today launched their local manifesto. Key highlights include:

Sun 24th Jan 2010:

Commuter services slashed

Peter Carroll has reacted with anger to the recent loss of some direct commuter services to London.

Mon 7th Dec 2009:

Rail Cuts are "Ill-Judged and outrageous"

Malcolm Robertson, KCC Liberal Democrat Opposition Spokesperson on Transport matters and Maidstone Borough Council Railways Champion is outraged by the Government's decision to axe Maidstone and West Malling's vital direct commuter rail service to London Canon Street and Charing Cross via London Bridge.

Mon 30th Nov 2009:

Clarification on Maidstone Downs Mail December 2009 Story: Parkway Rail Station Would Cut Journey Times

Malcolm Robertson, Lib Dem County Councillor for Maidstone Central, wishes to clarify the following points raised in this newspaper article:

Fri 5th Jun 2009:

Lib Dem victory in Maidstone Central

The Liberal Democrats have taken the second seat at the Maidstone Central County Division from the Conservatives. Lib Dem candidate Malcolm Robertson beat sitting councillor Jeff Curwood by a handsome margin of 1242 votes.

Tue 21st Apr 2009:

More rail misery for Maidstone commuters

Southeastern trains has decided to stop the off-peak fast service between London Cannon Street and West Malling and Maidstone.

Thu 16th Oct 2008:

Success at 'Dangerous' Fant / Gatland Lane Junction

Lib Dem County Councillor Dan Daley and Lib Dem Campaigner Peter Carroll have received news that substantial works are planned for the junction of Fant Lane and Gatland Lane next year to make the area safer. This announcement follows a well attended demonstration organised by Peter Carroll which featured extensively on the local media and years of lobbying by Cllr Daley and his Lib Dem colleagues on Maidstone Borough Council.

Sun 20th Apr 2008:

THAT incinerator

From the outset, the Liberal Democrats opposed the 500,000 tonne per annum incinerator that in now operating in Allington Quarry. They always thought it was too big and that there were better solutions for waste disposal. However, it is here now. The best use possible must be made of it to recover energy and to use the associated recycling facility to recover materials for re-use. Councillor Malcolm Robertson and others will keep the operation under the very tightest scrutiny to make sure that it is posing little or no risk to our community.

Sun 9th Mar 2008:

New Archbishops Courtenay School

There have been concerns about the slow progress on the school. Liberal Democrat leader of the Borough council, Fran Wilson, and County Councillor Dan Daley have requested a meeting and have now met with KCC leader Paul Carter.

Mon 1st Oct 2007:

Weekly refuse collections

From February the first 20,000 properties will receive weekly rubbish collections and an improved fortnightly recycling collection.

Fri 28th Sep 2007:

Makeover for Maidstone Museum

Maidstone Liberal Democrats would like to congratulate Officers for their hard work in securing a £1,999,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards the development of the East Wing of the Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery.

Mon 30th Jul 2007:

Call for a crack down on reckless licence holders

In the debate on the Future of Public Health in Kent at County Hall, Dan Daley, Member for Maidstone Central called on Authorities to be tougher on those found guilty of supplying alcohol to under-age teens. He reported the recent withdrawal of an alcohol licence at his local Tesco Express.

Fri 25th May 2007:

Environmental Awareness Scheme awarded grant

Kent County Councillor, Dan Daley has opened the batting for Grants this year with a grant of £1140 to enable the startup of an environmental awareness scheme at Astor of Hever Community School Maidstone.

Thu 5th Apr 2007:

Smells from the Incinerator

The incinerator's performance is being finally checked before being handed over to the owners and operators.

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