We currently have 14 councillors representing wards on South Derbyshire District Council and four councillors at Derbyshire County Council. We lost control of the district council at the local
elections in May, 2007. Gordon Rhind won a by-election on October 18, 2007 for Church Gresley ward following the death of councillor Bob Southern.
SOUTH DERBYSHIRE REPRESENTATIVES
MIDWAY WARD
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BILL DUNN
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I have been a councillor since 1969, serving initially on Swadlincote Urban District Council and, since local government re-organisation in 1974, on South Derbyshire District Council. I have
been married to Marjorie since 1951. We were born and bred in mining villages in County Durham (Wingate and Wheatley Hill) and moved to Swadlincote in 1962 after the closure of Wingate
Colliery. We have three sons and six grandchildren and we are proud to be part of South Derbyshire and Swadlincote. Over the years, I have been leader and deputy leader of the council. I have
served on every committee and have chaired committees relating to housing, environment and planning. I am available on request - I find that the best advice surgeries are the pub, the corner
shop and the library.
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Committees:
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Housing and Community Services, Development Control, Licensing and Appeals
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Contact details: 41 Wellwood Road, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 0JQ
tel: 01283 213457 email: william.dunn@south-derbys.gov.uk
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John Wilkins
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I am a Newhall lad and have been a councillor in this area since 1989 though I was politically active in the community for many years before that. I have been Chair of Housing and Finance.
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Committees
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Joint Consultative, Single Status Working Panel and Finance And Management
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Outside bodies: Safer South Derbyshire Partnership Group
Contact details: 23 Tennyson Avenue, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 0DT.
tel: 01283 213111
email: john.wilkins@south-derbys.gov.uk
NEWHALL and STANTON WARD
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Jean Mead
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I have been a councillor in South Derbyshire for 28 years and a governor of the William Allit School for about 30 years and chair of governors for the past 17 years. I visit the school
at least once a week and often much more. I have been involved with many of the appointments of staff and I know most of them personally. We have a very good governing body who work very hard
to make sure the school stays in tip top order. I am a director of Sharpe's Museum Heritage Centre. I was a member from the beginning of this concept and am vice-chair of the board. This is a
very exciting project and since its conception has grown by leaps and bounds. There are very good concerts in the kiln and many more things happening such as farmers' market, craft days and
antique fairs. I am also a director on the board of Phoenix Afterschool and Holiday Club. This has been in existence for many years and I was one of those responsible for making it happen
back in the 1980s. We take children from the age of four years to 14 years at the moment and we are hoping to be able to expand in the future. Phoenix is also a training centre for
childcare. I also sit on the board of Relate and Age Concern.
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Committees
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Licensing and Appeals, Overview and Scrutiny and Standards
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Outside Bodies: Bison Liaison Group
Contact details: 66 John Street, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0SR
Tel: 07940 575123
email: jean.mead@south-derbys.gov.uk
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Sean Bambrick
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I have been a councillor for six years and two years on the county council. I was originally a member of Friends of Newhall Park which made me realise that there was a lot to do in the
community and led to me standing as a councillor. One of my biggest achievements was getting Alma Road resurfaced two years ago which has made a significant difference to the community. I
serve on numerous local bodies as well as being chair of governors at Newhall Infants School.
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Committees
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Overview and Scutiny Committee. Also Derbyshire County Councillor for Newhall and Seales.
Vice-chair for Safer and Sustainable Communities
Chair of Community Transport in Swadlincote
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Contact details: 3 Cecil Road, Newhall, Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0SA.
Tel: 01283 218808
email: sean.bambrick@derbyshire.gov.uk
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Kevin Richards
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I was elected to the council in 1997 and became deputy leader in 1999 plus chair in 1999/2000. I have held various positions within the council including being chair of
the scrutiny committee which recommended a Clean Team was introduced but due to employment commitments at the time, I reduced my involvement to vice chair of housing and community
services. I was instrumental in retaining council houses and became National Executive member of Association of Retained Council Housing. I was elected vice chair but when the Labour group
lost control of the council in May, I was unable to take up the post. Prior to becoming a councillor, I was a full-time trade union official and NEC member.I am currently leader of
the Labour group on the council.
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Committees
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Finance And Management, Environmental and Development Services, Housing And Community Services, Joint Consultative Committee
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Contact details: 4 Charleston Close, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 0HW
tel: 01283 212533
email: kevin.richards@south-derbys.gov.uk
WARD: STENSON
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Lakhvinder Pabla
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Working together and winning together. This theme being at my heart, I have lived in this area for the past 20 years and represented Stenson Ward since 1999. I was re-elected in May
2007. David Shepherd and I have worked hard to deliver the issues most important to local people. I will do my best to ensure that the policies of the council lead to enhancing the
quality of life for all people regardless of gender, faith and disability. I will be working with the police to ensure that residents feel safer to live in this area. David and I are always
ready to raise residents' concerns at the Safer Neighbourhood meetings and with the police. I want to ensure that in our community people of all ages and of different cultures live together
and feel safe.
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Committees
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Finance and Management, Etwall Leisure Centre Joint Management
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Contact details: 8 Kirkland Way, Stenson Fields, Derby, DE24 3HA
Tel: 01332 271961
email: lakhvinder.pabla@south-derbys.gov.uk
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David Shepherd
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As a representative of Stenson Ward at Swadlincote, I believe that it is necessary to be easily contactable by residents. Not only do Lakhvinder Pabla and I hold monthly councillors' advice
surgeries, we deliver regular newsletters giving councillors' reports and informing residents of matters affecting Stenson Ward. If you wish to contact me between surgeries, do not hesitate
to telephone me. I am pleased that the Beat Officer, PC Paul Martin, attends the surgeries to advise and liaise with residents and that Mark Todd MP regularly joins Stenson Ward surgeries.
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Committees
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Housing And Community Services Committee, Development Control, Etwall Leisure Centre Joint Management, Audit Sub-Committee
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Contact details: The Firs, 11 High Street, Ticknall, Derbyshire DE73 8JH
Tel: 01332 864788
WARD: SWADLINCOTE
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Joan Lane
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I have lived in Swadlincote for the past 32 years having moved here from the West Midlands. I was first elected to Council in July 2006 in a by-election and then re-elected in May 2007.
Making a positive contribution to the community that made me so welcome all those years ago and has continued to do so, is my priority. My husband is also a councillor for the Swadlincote
ward and we have two sons. I have always taken a keen interest in education since my children first started school and have been a school governor for more than 20 years. I am Chair of
Governors at both Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School and Springfield Junior School. Swadlincote and South Derbyshire continue to change and grow very quickly. It is crucial that we
safeguard all the wonderful things about the area whilst carefully planning its future prosperity. Taking positive steps to maintain its position as one of the safest areas in the County and
looking to improve leisure and community services are challenging areas in which I hope to be able to make a contribution. Finally, please don't hesitate to contact me if you think I could be
of any help or assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Committees
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Finance And Management, Environmental And Development Services, Licensing And Appeals Committee
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Contact details: 31 Wilmot Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9BH.
Tel: 01283 214412
email: joan.lane@south-derbys.gov.uk
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Ron Lane
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I am a member of Community Partnership which aims to transfom the church-owned site and increase community use. I am a committee member of the Friends of Eureka Park who have achieved major
improvements in the park. I am chair of South Derbyshire Sport and serve on the Strategic Sports Group. I also take a keen interest in the Outdoor Recreation Group and Rosliston Forestry
Centre. I am hoping that we can develop more Neighbourhood Watch schemes in the ward and create a crime reduction group. I am a governor at Eureka Primary School and enjoy taking part n the
school / clubs links initiative
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Committees
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Overview and Scrutiny, Audit Sub-Committee, Heritage Grants Sub-Committee
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Contact details: 31 Wilmot Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9BH
Tel: 01283 214412 or 07855 300194
email: ronald.lane@south-derbys.gov.uk
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Neil Tilley
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I am pleased and feel privileged to be returned in 2007 as elected member for the Swadlincote Ward. I am a local person and for most of my life I have lived in the area. I spent four years
away at Bangor University where I qualified as a teacher. I am currently teaching in Burton on Trent. I am 49 years old; I am married to Teresa and have a daughter at Nottingham Trent
University. As a family we have benefited from the excellent schools, medical care and community facilities on offer in South Derbyshire. Crime and anti-social behaviour are unacceptable in
any community and I would always encourage groups to form their own networks to combat this, in partnership with the Police. The fear of crime can in some cases be as disturbing as actual
crime and it is a problem which needs to be addressed, forming local groups can be a way of allaying such fears. I would encourage all residents of Swadlincote to make your concerns known
by attending the new Safer Neighbourhood meetings or the Swadlincote Area meetings, time and dates for which can be found on the Council's website. Swadlincote is expanding rapidly, it is
booming in a way that has never been seen before. After the closure of the mines, councillors and officers have worked hard to create the opportunities which we are all benefiting from now.
We must not be complacent there is always work to do to improve the quality of life in South Derbyshire and I relish the chance to continue to be a part of this.
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Committees
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Environmental And Development Services
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Contact details: 45 Audens Way, Midway, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 0HH
Tel no: 01283 216225
email: Neil.Tilley@south-derbys.gov.uk
WOODVILLE WARD
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Steve Taylor
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I have been a councillor since 1995 and before the election this May, I was chair of environmental and development services. In that position, I was instrumental in
making sure that an effective recycling scheme was introduced which will soon cover the whole of the district. In Woodville, we worked hard to set up the Woodville Surestart scheme which
has been beneficial to the area. My priority now is to make sure that public services in the area keep up with the level of housing development here. I am chair of
governors at Woodville Infants and governor at Woodville Juniors.
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Committees
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Finance and Management, Community Partnership Scheme Assessment Panel
Environmental and Development Services
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Contact details: 7 Dove Close, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7QR
Tel: 01283 223567
email: stephen.taylor@south-derbys.gov.uk
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Christine Gillespie
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I was elected to the council in May this year. My mother is Jean Mead, councillor for Newhall and Stanton ward, and she has encouraged my interest in politics. Woodville is a growing
area and we want to make sure that the community can cope with the number of new homes being built here.
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Committees
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Housing and Community Services
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Contact details: 15 Meadow View Road, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0UL
Tel: 01283 223767
email: chris.gillespie@south-derbys.gov.uk
CHURCH GRESLEY WARD
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Trevor Southerd
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I have been a councillor at South Derbyshire for 13 years and at Derbyshire County Council for five. I find it very useful serving on both counties. I was born and bred in
Netherseal but have lived in Church Gresley for 35 years. I am a former miner, working at Donisthorpe for 27 years. I served for many years as Chair of the Regeneration Committee and would
like to think that we have helped to regenerate South Derbyshire. My two daughters were born and bred in Gresley. They both went to university and I am very proud of them both.
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Committees
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Environmental And Development Services, Development Control, Heritage Grants Sub-Committee
At Derbyshire County Council, Chair of the Regulatory Planning and Control Committee plus member of Sustainable and Safe Communities Improvement and Scrutiny Committee.
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Contact details: 1 Old Hall Gardens, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9PA
Tel: 01283 221628
email: trevor.southerd@south-derbys.gov.uk or trevor.southerd@derbyshire.gov.uk
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Gordon Rhind
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I was elected for Church Gresley ward on October 18 following the death of labour councillor Bob Southern. I have lived in the area for 28 years and I am Chair of Governors at Pingle
School. My priorities are to get more patrols by PCSOs and Community Wardens; campaign for litter-free streets and strive towards getting better leisure facilities.
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Committees
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Housing and Community Services, Licensing and Appeals
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Contact details: 7 Princess Street, Castle Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire. DE11 9JZ
Tel: 07866 780686
email: gordonrhind@hotmail.co.uk
DERBYSHIRE COUNCILLORS
Linton and Church Gresley
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Kath Lauro
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I have been a county councillor for 14 years. I have always
interested in politics and when I moved from Derby to Rosliston over 30 years ago I met a chap who ran the local branch of Labour Party and then got involved as branch secretary as did my
husband Mick. I was always Labour inclined , coming frpm Normanton which was a very poor part of Derby City. My mum was a single parent (which was not common in those days) and I use to
stick up for the rights of minorities then. I joined the Co-op and learnt about the unions, Keir Hardy and all the history of the party and I later got involved with the mining communities
in South Derbyshire. I went to university at 49 and gained a degree in sociology and psychology when I was 53. It was after that that I worked for Mark Todd for a few years. I left
Mark when I was elected as chair of what was then one of four Improvement & Scrutiny committees. I moved recently to Chair of Children's Services and School Planning. This takes up
most of my time. But I am also a school governor at Castle Gresley Infant's School, on the management committee of the Newhall Inclusion Unit Safer Communities as well as the on
the council of governors at Derby City Hospital.
One of my biggest achievements is lobbying the council to build a new purpose-built Residential Home (Castle Court) on abandoned educational land in the heart of Castle Gresley
Village.
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Committees
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Chair of Children's Services and School Planning, Resources on Improvement and Scrutiny Committee.
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Contact details:
Tel: 01283 760356
email: kath.lauro@derbyshire.gov.uk
MIDWAY AND HARTSHORNE
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Alan Jones
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I was first elected on to the council in 1989 and as well as Chairing one of its improvement and scrutiny committees, I represent the council on the Derbyshire Police Authority. Below you’ll
find details of how to contact me and some of the issues relating to this area. There’s also the chance for you to have your say, good or bad, on county council related matters so you can
help shape what we do and how we do it, both now and in years to come
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Committees
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Chair of the Healthier Communities Improvement and Scrutiny Committee
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Contact details:
Tel: 01283 217140
email: alan.jones@derbyshire.gov.uk
Newhall and Seales: Sean Bambrick (see above)
Swadlincote Central and Woodville: Trevor Southerd (see above)
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