Heath Ward

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Heath ward covers an area from Oakwood Park in the North east down to East Barming in the South

News from Heath and your local councillors

Heath ward campaigners

Jenni Sharp

Julia Batt

Bryan Vizzard

Jenni Sharp

jenni62@hotmail.co.uk

Local resident and campaigner, Jenni Sharp, has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Heath ward in this year's Council elections.

Jenni has lived in Heath for sixteen years and knows the area very well indeed. She hopes to take the place of Julia Batt who is not re-standing.

Julia said "I have much enjoyed representing the residents of Heath and am sorry that family commitments - and a new business venture - have made it necessary for me to stand down. I know that Jenni will make an excellent Councillor. She really cares about the area where she and her family have lived for so long; you can rely on her to fight for you.'

Julia Batt

Princes House, 4 Tarragon Road, Maidstone, ME16 0NG

01622 721432

juliabatt@maidstone.gov.uk

Julia has been an active part of her local community since moving to Heath Ward in early 2001. Julia was elected in May 2006 to Heath Ward and works alongside Brian Vizzard and Jenni Sharp dealing with issues in our area.

Julia is vice chair for the PTA for Brunswick House School where her daughter attends and is also a Guide leader at Barming guides. In her spare time she is a keen pianist.

Bryan Vizzard

1 St Andrews Close, Maidstone ME16 9LP

Bryanvizzard@maidstone.gov.uk

News from Heath and your local Councillors

Wed 28th Apr 2010:

A Litter Disgrace

Under Lib Dem leadership Maidstone Council was widely respected for its tough enforcement against litter louts and fly tippers.

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.

Sat 20th Sep 2008:

Councillors lead call for cuts

Heath Ward Cllrs Julia Batt and Bryan Vizzard are calling for urgent action to cut back overhanging trees on Queens Road. The Cllrs often walk the route themselves and believe that the overhanging trees are a significant road safety hazard.

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.

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.

Fri 6th Apr 2007:

Oakwood Park

Two important but separate issues concerning Oakwood Park have arisen in recent months.

Fri 8th Dec 2006:

Parking on verges - more action needed

The issue of cars parking on grass verges in the borough was addressed by Councillor Malcolm Robertson at a meeting of the Joint Transportation Board. Councillor Robertson urged the use of an existing County of Kent Act to prosecute offenders. He said, "The way to prevent this problem is by embarrassing people by publicity. We have an act in place but nobody seems to know if there have been any prosecutions. We should use the tools we have got and take action."

Mon 30th Oct 2006:

Liberal Democrat Councillors demand action on roads in Maidstone

As highway budgets have been cut, many urgent and sometimes dangerous problems on roads and footpaths have been left for months before repairs are undertaken leaving local residents at risks. Examples include Albany Road where major trip hazards and dangerous walls have been left unrepaired since reported by us in April.

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