Chris has lived in Fetcham for 30 years - and is the only candidate in this elecon who lives in the village. She raised her family here and, following an early career with BP, she and her partner built a software development company based in Leatherhead.
Gareth lives in South Leatherhead and wants to represent its residents to deliver a Fairer, Greener, more Caring community. He hopes and believes that voters have had enough of the self-serving, divisive politics of Boris Johnson's Conservatives.
What do you think people need from their local councillor? Is it someone who can listen to local people and understand their concerns? Is it someone who speaks up for Bookham in the council chamber? Is it someone who loves living here in Bookham, as I do, and wants to make our area the best it can be?
Raj Haque is a well-known face in Bookham and Fetcham, having lived here for over 40 years and as owner of the popular Fetcham Tandoori restaurant. Since his election to Mole Valley District Council in 2010, Raj has worked hard for residents, both in his own ward of Fetcham West and across Mole Valley as Chairman of the Council in 2018-19. Raj believes in working with other councillors and residents to get things done, and is always willing to help those in need, whether during the floods of 2013/14, supporting key workers during the pandemic, or through charity work. His proudest achievements include getting Cock Lane repaired, a 20mph zone for Fetcham's schools, and saving Fetcham's Molebridge surgery from closure.
Sadly, as the BBC has reported, the River Mole has the highest number of unpermitted raw sewage spills in the country. Even worse, our Conservative MP voted against an amendment in parliament to force water companies to clean up their act.
Recycling is a positive step forward in so many ways. I was a Councillor from 1990 to 1998 before working abroad. On my return I did become a 'recycled' Councillor and have had the privilege of serving the residents of Dorking North since then. I am especially keen on leisure and tourism in our beautiful area.
I have lived in Fetcham for nearly 30 years and feel very lucky to have spent those years in such a friendly and inclusive community.
Clayton Wellman is well known as a champion of the Holmwoods who works hard and gets results: supporting our residents, helping our workers & businesses, investing in our future, and protecting our environment. Re-elect him, and keep the Liberal Democrat Holmwoods Councillor team together this May. Clayton has worked tirelessly to support residents and develop new, productive relationships with our Housing Associations, which have resulted in improvement works, an employment skills hub & outreach service, and a new tenant association.
Margaret is a well-established local Councillor who was first elected to Mole Valley District Council in 1994 as a councillor for Westcott Ward, and has represented Dorking South Ward since 2002. She was previously a Senior Nurse Lecturer and was a member of Leeds City Council from 1979 to 1980. She has a long record of service in Mole Valley, having at various times been a member of all major Council committees and was Council Chairman in 2015 to 2016.
Mike Hebberd has been a Mole Valley resident for more than 16 years and loves living in this beautiful area. He works in the Civil Service and has a policing and prison service background. Mike is very community-minded with experience as a local school governor. He is active in fund-raising for several charities, including MIND and likes to "roll up his sleeves" for neighbourhood jobs such as litter picking.
Josie Brinker has lived with her family in North Leatherhead for the past 10 years. It's a place she's proud to call home.
I have worked locally in Local Government, the NHS and for the Queen Elizabeth Foundation in the charity sector for 30+ years. For over 20 of these years I have lived in Ashtead. I know the local area and I have seen the village grow and thrive.
