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

• Apr 28, 2010:
  • A Litter Disgrace
    Under Lib Dem leadership Maidstone Council was widely respected for its tough enforcement against litter louts and fly tippers. Sadly, Maidstone Council's position as being at the vanguard of tough enforcement has been squandered under weak Conservative leadership. Under Lib Dems litter louts were slammed with 261 fixed penalty fines in a year but under successive Conservative administrations the council only handed out 16 in 2008/9 and just 22 in 2009/10. Lib Dem Campaigner Jenni Sharp was amazed at the steep fall in enforcement of fines for litter louts and stated "I am shocked and appalled by this Conservative Council's failure to punish the litter louts and fly tippers. It goes a long way towards explaining the recent increase in litter and fly tipping so evident across our town and countryside." Lib Dem Cllr Clive English added: "This shameful reduction in the policing of littering and fly tipping under the Conservatives is all the more shocking because we actually provided increased funding to ensure even tougher zero tolerance enforcement. They have squandered this investment and made our Borough scruffier and more unkempt!". Published and promoted by Maidstone & The Weald Lib Dems 56 Bower Mount Road Maidstone ME16 8AU. The views expressed are those of Maidstone & The Weald Lib Dems, not of the service provider. Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
• Apr 7, 2010:
  • Lib Dems launch local manifesto
    Lib Dems have launched their 10 promises for this year's local elections The Lib Dem group have today launched their local manifesto. Key highlights include: A cast iron guarantee that the Church Street Public conveniences will be re-opened That the weekend freighter service will be maintained That Mote Park is safe in Lib Dem hands For more information and detail on these and the other promises from your Lib Dem team, please visit the 2010 pledges page. Related Links Lib Dem 2010 10 promises Published and promoted by Maidstone & The Weald Lib Dems 56 Bower Mount Road Maidstone ME16 8AU. The views expressed are those of Maidstone & The Weald Lib Dems, not of the service provider. Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
• Sep 20, 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. Cllr Batt said, 'Like many residents, I find myself having to step out into the road to avoid these trees. This risks walking straight out into the path of passing traffic.' Cllr Vizzard said, 'I've reported this situation to the Council and have asked for urgent action to be taken' Published and promoted by Maidstone & The Weald Lib Dems 56 Bower Mount Road Maidstone ME16 8AU. The views expressed are those of Maidstone & The Weald Lib Dems, not of the service provider. Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY

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