Local Membership Contact

Surrey Heath

Surrey Heath Liberal Democrats

3 Fosters Grove, WINDLESHAM GU20 6JZ
01276 476 117
geoffandsue.williams@zen.co.uk
http://www.surreyheath.libdems.org.uk/

Prospective Parliamentary Candidate

Surrey Heath

Alan Hilliar

Broomfield, Aldershot Road, Ash, ALDERSHOT GU12 6PD
alanhilliar@cix.co.uk

National Party

UK Liberal Democrats

4 Cowley Street, London SW1P 3NB
info@libdems.org.uk
http://www.libdems.org.uk/

State/Regional Party

South East

South East Region Liberal Democrats

4 Cowley Street, London SW1P 3NB
info@southeastlibdems.org.uk
http://southeastlibdems.org.uk/

Member of the European Parliament

South East

Sharon Bowles MEP

Felden House, Dower Mews, High Street, Berkhamsted HP4 2BL
info@sharonbowles.org.uk
http://sharonbowles.org.uk/

Campaigns and Press Office

Constituency Organiser

Helen Whitcroft

5 Timberbank, Frimley Green, Camberley, Surrey. GU16 6PL
01252 838 358
07870 681 828
helenwhitcroft@msn.com

Parliamentary Spokesman

Alan Hilliar

Lib Dem Councillor - Guildford Borough and Ash Parish Councillor for 10 years between 1985 and 1999. Stood for re-election in 2003 Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate - Chichester - 2005 - increased vote by 2%, strengthened second place Lib Dem Parliamentary candidate - Woking - 2001 - increased vote by 3%, strengthened second place Lib Dem Parlliamentary candidate - Bracknell - 1997, vote slipped by approx. 3% and dropped to third place in third party squeeze Surrey Heath Data Officer and member of Surrey Heath Lib Dems Executive, leader of SHLD e-group within the local Chichester party: * Branch development support (including membership development) for The Bourne branch * Developing the "Change to Win" - Constituency Development proposals Chichester Constituency Chair * Chairing the Chichester Environment Policy Development Working Party * Campaigning in all the local party elections (SCC, GBC, Ash PC) since 1985, both in local wards and in other parts of the constituency * Community Surveys, Residents Surveys, membership development, identifying and recruiting candidates for local elections Professional background: Business and information technology consultant, specialising in information systems in Human Resources.
"Broomfield", Aldershot Road, Ash, Surrey GU12 6PD
01252327
alanhilliar@cix.co.uk
www.alanhilliar.org.uk

Surrey County Council Spokesperson

Cindy Ferguson

Cindy has two graduate sons and has lived in Surrey Heath since 1988. She is employed as a University Lecturer in Business and Management, having undertaken a number of educational roles. In the past, Cindy has also worked as a scriptwriter of educational television programmes and as an economic forecaster for a Business Consultancy. She has particular interests in Education, Health and organisational management issues. As a Surrey Heath Borough Councillor between 2003 and 2007 she represented the Council on the Deepcut Village Association and served on the Standards and Policy & Resources Select Committee. She is a member of the Frimley Green, Mytchett & Deepcut Residents' Society.
2 Habershon Drive, Camberley, Surrey GU16 9TN
01276 500 681
cynthia.ferguson@ntlworld.com

Surrey Heath Borough Councillors

BAGSHOT

Meurig Williams

print page email this page ask a question Councillor Meurig Williams Contact UsFor more information, please contact Councillor Meurig Williams Tel: 01276 474472 meurig.williams@surreyheath.gov.uk 22 Waverley Road Bagshot Surrey, GU19 5JL Contact Form Contact Councillor Meurig Williams I have lived in Bagshot for over 20 years and am married to Margaret. I have represented the village on Windlesham Parish Council since 1995. and was Chairman of the Parish Council in 2003-4. I was elected to the Borough Council in 2007. I have worked at professional level in information technology and human resources. I am a Chartered Information Systems Engineer and a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. In 2003 I took early retirement from a major bank and joined a local charity as an adviser, working with disabled people across Surrey. I am a governor of Bagshot Infant School, and was a Public Member of Network Rail from 2002-2007. I have also been Senior Steward at Bagshot Methodist Church and a committee member of Bagshot Playing Fields Association. I am particularly interested in planning, education and transport issues. At the Borough Council I serve on the Community Scrutiny Committee, the Local Development Framework Working Group and the Theatre and Museum Working Group. I represent the Council at DASH (Disabled Access Surrey Heath).
Stella Maris, 22 Waverley Road, Bagshot, Surrey GU19 5JL
01276 474 472
meurig.williams@surreyheath.gov.uk

BAGSHOT

Gret Woodason

print page email this page ask a question Councillor Gret Woodason Contact UsFor more information, please contact Councillor Gret Woodason Tel: 01276 479419 Gret.Woodason@surreyheath.gov.uk Aysgarth 1 College Ride Bagshot Surrey GU19 5EW Contact Form Contact Councillor Gret Woodason Gret is a Trustee of Bagshot Care, serving on the Executive and also helping as a volunteer. She is President of Bagshot WI - a position held for 11 years - and is also a Trustee of the Surrey Federation of Women's Institutes (SFWI), serving 172 WIs in the County. Her Federation role is Chairman of the Public Affairs Worldwide and Science (PAWS) Committee. In this role she has been involved in debates and forums related to nuclear power, sustainability of motorways and climate change. Currently she is involved in the campaign 'Women reaching Women' that highlights how climate change is affecting women all around the world. She is married to John and has one daughter, two grandsons and will soon be agreat grandparent to twin boys, due in July. Gret and John have lived in Bagshot for nearly twenty two years, John being the pastor of the evangelical church from 1987 until 2005. Being the pastor's wife Gret enjoyed pastoral responsibilities in the church and during that time she also was the carer for four members of the family. Latterly Gret has been able to pursue various interests within the community while worshipping with John at St Anne's Church in Bagshot. Gret is enjoying being a member of various working groups and committees, especially Planning. She has a particular interest in the environment and recycling but in Bagshot is concerned about the traffic movements and especially the speeding through the village and related roads, flooding and drainage, Gret will endeavour to make a difference for the better in Bagshot and she is always happy to assist local residents with any problems associated with Council matters so please feel free to contact her by using the councillor contact form, email, telephone or letter details in the right hand box. Responsibilities: Planning Committee; Licensing Committee; External Partnerships Scrutiny Committee; SHBC representative for RELATE Woking Theatre & Museum Executive Working Group Camberley Theatre Working group Waste Working Group
1 College Ride Bagshot Surrey GU19 5EW
01276 479 419
gret@surreyheathlibdems.org.uk
http://www.surreyheathlibdems.org.uk/pages/bagshot.html

FRIMLEY GREEN

Duncan Clark

Councillor Duncan Clark who is married to Donna and has two young daughters, lives in Frimley Green. Duncan works as a Senior Property Manager for a national housing association, specialising in NHS Key Workers' accommodation management and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing. Duncan has been a Borough Councillor since 1999, previously representing Bagshot until 2007. Having moved to Frimley Green, Duncan stood for election in 2007 and was elected as a Borough Councillor for that village. He is a long standing member of the SHBC Standards Committee and is also a member of the External Partnership Scrutiny Committee. Duncan is the Group Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group at Surrey Heath. He has also been a Governor of Collingwood College in Camberley since 2001, and a Governor at Sandringham Infants School in Frimley Green since 2007.
163 Frimley Green Road, Frimley Green, Camberley, Surrey GU16 6JX
01252 835 224
duncan.clark@surreyheath.gov.uk

FRIMLEY GREEN

Anji Patterson

Anji works at a local primary school as a Special Needs Assistant but also has a business background as a result of the many years she spent in HR Management. Married to Mick, Anji has two children, Holly and Sam. She has lived in Frimley Green for 15 years and is very well known locally as a result of her work at local schools. Anji is one of the newer Members of SHBC, having been elected in 2003 but she has very quickly become an important part of the Authority. She serves on the influential Appointments Committee as well as the Joint Staff Consultative Group, Community Select Committee and the Policy & Resources Select Committee. She is the Chair of Governors at Mytchett Primary School and also serves on the governing body of Kings International School in Camberley. She represents SHBC on the important local charity, Disability Initiative.
Chez Nous, Bedford Crescent, Frimley Green, Surrey GU16 6HH
01252 836 578
anji.patterson@surreyheath.gov.uk

FRIMLEY GREEN

Alan Whittart

Alan has lived in Surrey Heath since 1973, moving to Frimley Green in 1978. He is married to Jan and has two grown up daughters and two grandchildren. Alan was elected to the Frimley Green Ward in 1993 and has represented the Ward ever since. Following his year as Deputy Mayor, Alan was elected into the role as Mayor in May 2008 by his fellow councillors. For the municipal year, 2009-10 Alan will serve on the Planning Applications Committee and the Leisure & Environment Committee. He will also serve on the following outside bodies, Surrey Heath Arts Council, RELATE: Aldershot, Farnborough & Fleet Marriage Guidance and the Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership. Aside from Council matters, Alan continues to work for Surrey County Council as an Education Welfare Officer in the Surrey Heath Locality and has done so for the past 16 years. Previously he served in the London Fire Brigade for 25 years until an on duty injury caused him to retire prematurely. As a 'working' Ward Councillor, Alan is always available to assist residents with their Council related concerns.
9 Garrick Way, Frimley Green, Camberley, Surrey GU16 6LY
01252 668 390
alan.whittart@surreyheath.gov.uk

MYTCHETT & DEEPCUT

Michael Drew

Married to Carol, Mike has two adult children. He has lived in Mytchett for thirty two years and has been involved in a number of local campaigns, often involving development issues. Mike was employed by the National Air Traffic Service (NATS) and was involved in ensuring the safety of aircraft in flight for about 40 years retiring in September 2007. He thus brings a high level of personal knowledge to issues associated with Farnborough Airfield, the flight path to which is located over part of his Mytchett & Deepcut ward. Mike became a Borough councillor in 1998 and currently has responsibilities in: Planning Applications Licensing Committees Represents the Council on the Farnborough Airport Consultative Committee Serves on the governing body of Mytchett Primary School.
15 Hazel Road, Mytchett, Camberley, Surrey GU16 6BA
01252 514 125
mike.drew@surreyheath.gov.uk

MYTCHETT & DEEPCUT

David Whitcroft

David was first elected to the Mytchett & Deepcut ward in 1991 and has served on Surrey Heath Council ever since. He also served a four year term, from 1997 to 2001, on Surrey County Council, representing the Frimley Green & Mytchett Division. David was the Leader of the 7 strong Liberal Democrat Group on the Council for 18 years, resigning the position in favour of Duncan Clark in July 2009. He is a past Chair of the Policy and Resources Select Committee, having served on all the Council's Service Committees prior to the change to 'cabinet' government in 2002. He is currently a member of the Surrey County Council Local Partnership Committee which meets quarterly to discuss Surrey Heath issues as they are impacted by the County Council. David also represents the Council on the Trustee Board of the Deepcut Village Association and on the Management Committee at Mytchett Community Association. In addition to these activities, David takes a high interest in local Development matters, in affordable housing - having served on the Management Board of Surrey Heath Housing Association for some years - and environmental issues. He takes a particular interest in the development of Farnborough airfield since many of his Mytchett and Deepcut constituents are overflown by aircraft as they approach the airport. Away from the Council, David is the retired Managing Director of an IT Recruitment Agency based in Farnborough, having previously been involved in marketing for the whole of his professional life, working for major organisations such as Black & Decker and Stanley Tools. In a private capacity David, is the Chair of Age Concern Surrey Heath and is closely involved in the running of the Senior Citizens's tearoom in Camberley and in the running of the Age Concern Day Centre at Cranmore Court in Mytchett. He also produces a monthly article jointly with Anji Patterson on Council matters for the St Andrews Parish Magazine which is widely distributed throughout Frimley Green & Mytchett. David is always happy to assist local residents with any problems associated with Council matters so please feel free to contact him by using the councillor contact form, email, telephone or letter details in the right hand box.
57 Queensway, Frimley Green, Camberley, Surrey GU16 6QB
01252 837 501
david.whitcroft@surreyheath.gov.uk

Branch Contacts and Team Leaders

Ash, Ash Vale, Ash South & Tongham

Carolyn Hilliar

Broomfield, Aldershot Road, Ash, Surrey GU12 6P
01252 327 727
carolynh@contactplus.co.uk

Central Branch (Heatherside & Parkside)

Fran Bennie

Fran has a son, Malcolm, who is a Crime reporter on the Basildon Echo. Coming originally from Edinburgh, she has many family connections in Scotland and in British Columbia, in Canada. Fran runs a busy Bed &Breakfast aimed at business users from her home in Youlden Drive in Heatherside. She has taught Bridge to Beginners for the last few years, which has been a most enjoyable experience, and involved her in some overseas travel. Fran has lived in Camberley since 1974 and has a keen interest in the day to day events of Heatherside. She joined the Liberal Party in 1980 which led to an enduring interest in local Government and Politics. She represented Heatherside from 1993-1999 and was elected again in 2003. She particularly enjoys dealing with the casework which comes from the ward. In addition to her membership of the SHBC Licensing Committee, Fran is also involved in the Citizens Advice Bureau , Voluntary Services Surrey Heath and Disabled Access Surrey Heath .
12 Youlden Drive, Camberley, Surrey GU15 1AL
01276 61 793
fran.bennie@surreyheath.gov.uk

West Branch (Frimley, Watchetts and St Michael's)

Bob Smith

34 Station Road Frimley Camberley Surrey GU16 7HF
01276 683 693
bob.j.smith@ntlworld.com

Central Branch (Town, Old Dean, St Pauls)

Martin Smith

Flat 2, 20, Upper Gordon Road, Camberley, Surrey GU15 2HN
01276 22 290

Frimley Green, Mytchett & Deepcut

Cindy Ferguson

Cindy has two graduate sons and has lived in Surrey Heath since 1988. She is employed as a University Lecturer in Business and Management, having undertaken a number of educational roles. In the past, Cindy has also worked as a scriptwriter of educational television programmes and as an economic forecaster for a Business Consultancy. She has particular interests in Education, Health and organisational management issues. As a Surrey Heath Borough Councillor between 2003 and 2007 she represented the Council on the Deepcut Village Association and served on the Standards and Policy & Resources Select Committee. She is a member of the Frimley Green, Mytchett & Deepcut Residents' Society.
2 Habershon Drive, Camberley, Surrey GU16 9TN
01276 500 681
cynthia.ferguson@ntlworld.com

Villages Branch (West End, Chobham, Bisley)

Judy Douch

Judy has lived in West End for nearly thirty years and has taken an active role in Village life for all of that time. Judy has been a plant pathologist, a lecturer in Plant Sciences and for many years a teacher of Science at Secondary School level. She is now a part-time lecturer in Horticultural Science at Guildford College of Further and Higher Education, Merrist Wood Campus. With this background, she is well qualified to speak on educational issues and has very strong views on environmental matters. Judy is a Parish Councillor as well as a Member of SHBC. She represents West End Parish Council on the Chobham Common Liaison Group and attends many meetings/conferences with an environmental/rural theme. As a Borough Councillor she sits on the Community Select Committee, the Leisure and Environment Select Committee and is a member of the Local Development Framework working party.
16 Ashley Way, West End, Woking, Surrey 16 Ashle
01483 475 133
judy.douch@surreyheath.gov.uk

Villages Branch (Bagshot & Windlesham)

Meurig Williams

print page email this page ask a question Councillor Meurig Williams Contact UsFor more information, please contact Councillor Meurig Williams Tel: 01276 474472 meurig.williams@surreyheath.gov.uk 22 Waverley Road Bagshot Surrey, GU19 5JL Contact Form Contact Councillor Meurig Williams I have lived in Bagshot for over 20 years and am married to Margaret. I have represented the village on Windlesham Parish Council since 1995. and was Chairman of the Parish Council in 2003-4. I was elected to the Borough Council in 2007. I have worked at professional level in information technology and human resources. I am a Chartered Information Systems Engineer and a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. In 2003 I took early retirement from a major bank and joined a local charity as an adviser, working with disabled people across Surrey. I am a governor of Bagshot Infant School, and was a Public Member of Network Rail from 2002-2007. I have also been Senior Steward at Bagshot Methodist Church and a committee member of Bagshot Playing Fields Association. I am particularly interested in planning, education and transport issues. At the Borough Council I serve on the Community Scrutiny Committee, the Local Development Framework Working Group and the Theatre and Museum Working Group. I represent the Council at DASH (Disabled Access Surrey Heath).
Stella Maris, 22 Waverley Road, Bagshot, Surrey GU19 5JL
01276 474 472
meurig.williams@surreyheath.gov.uk

Local Party Organisation

Chair

Cindy Ferguson

Cindy has two graduate sons and has lived in Surrey Heath since 1988. She is employed as a University Lecturer in Business and Management, having undertaken a number of educational roles. In the past, Cindy has also worked as a scriptwriter of educational television programmes and as an economic forecaster for a Business Consultancy. She has particular interests in Education, Health and organisational management issues. As a Surrey Heath Borough Councillor between 2003 and 2007 she represented the Council on the Deepcut Village Association and served on the Standards and Policy & Resources Select Committee. She is a member of the Frimley Green, Mytchett & Deepcut Residents' Society.
2 Habershon Drive, Camberley, Surrey GU16 9TN
01276 500 681
cynthia.ferguson@ntlworld.com

Secretary

Anna Kindon

Treasurer

Geoff Williams

3 Fosters Grove Windlesham Surrey GU20 6JZ
01276 476 117
geoffandsue.williams@zen.co.uk

Constituency Organiser/Agent

Helen Whitcroft

5 Timberbank, Frimley Green, Camberley, Surrey. GU16 6PL
01252 838 358
07870 681 828
helenwhitcroft@msn.com