Parish Council - Councillors

Having grown up, lived in and been connected to Claygate for over 40 years I am standing for election to help ensure Claygate’s unique atmosphere is nurtured fr future generations as it has been for today’s residents.  I am very interested in preserving our green spaces that we are privileged to have in the village; they help to make Claygate what it is.  If elected I will use my local knowledge and business skill to ensure local residents get the best possible value for their allocated funds to the Parish Council. I will do my utmost to communicate what is being done on resident’s behalf within Claygate and ensure it continues to be a place we all enjoy living in.  The village is constantly changing over time but the right choices have to be made to preserve what is great about the village and make positive improvements where possible.  In my spare time away from work I am an active allotmentholder and also a member of the Claygate Garden Society.  When not growing vegetables I spend my time with family and friends either fishing or walking my dogs locally and around Claygate.

I have been actively involved in the community and the Claygate Village Association since 1998. I am currently secretary of the CVA  and a trustee of the Village Hall Association. I was part of the original team that secured the Parish Council for Claygate and I remain a great believer in the benefits it can bring to ensure Claygate remains a vibrant village community.

I have worked with the CVA on many community projects such as the millenium celebrations, the Jazz On The Rec, the Christmas Lights and the 2010 Get Involved Day. I am part of the current CAMP steering group, continuing to fight the threat from metered parking on the economic viability of our village shops.

I am a chartered civil engineer with experience in highways, traffic and local government. I am delighted to be part of both the Highways and Traffic Committee and the Environmnet Committee.

My family have lived in Claygate since I was a young child and I had the pleasure to grow up in this friendly, safe Village. Hopefully my love of Claygate and my professional skills mean I can continue to make a significant contribution to the village as part of the Parish Council. I love being part of this village and I am always delighted at the community spirit we have.

Nick Hayes returned to Claygate after a career in high tech. and management in Canada.  As Chairman of the Recreation Ground Trust from 2009 to 2010 he raised funds for and oversaw improvements to the grounds that included the Multi Use Sports Area, the gates and fencing along Dalmore Avenue and the woodland boundaries and the tidying up of the unsightly ditch and scrub by the storage containers. A graduate in Physics he was an R.A.F. pilot. He has two children and a growing number of grandchildren, enjoys working with his hands, music and the countryside. He is on the Highways and Traffic and Environment sub-committees.

Ken Huddart has a physics degree and is a Chartered Civil, Electrical and Highway Engineer with over 40 years road traffic engineering experience nationally, internationally, throughout Greater London and in Claygate.  He and his family have participated fully in numerous Village activities since arriving in 1962.

In the Claygate Village Association (now its president) he was instrumental in the 1970s rejection of the A3 Link Road over Hare Lane Green, in setting up its Planning Committee, and in setting up CARP (Claygate Against Restricted Parking).  He is Chairman of the Trustees of Claygate Village Hall Association.  He regularly attends Holy Trinity Church.  In Claygate Probus he enjoys its monthly walks.

He has been a Parish Councillor for the 11 years duration of Claygate Parish Council, chairing its Highways and Transportation Committee.  Projects have included resurfacing footpaths and bridleways at Old Claygate Lane, to Arbrook Common, to Winey Hill, alongside Woodstock Lane, and re-laying Foley Road footpaths.  He has helped the tree wardens plant 80 highway trees.  He has secured repair (by Surrey C.C. and Elmbridge B.C.) of numerous potholes, dropped kerbs, street lights and street name plates.

His Committee has identified Claygate’s parking control needs, and achieved some agreements from Surrey C.C. and Elmbridge B.C.  He has been prominent in the recent public meetings to object to on-street charging (still for decision) and the £4 per day car park charge (now scheduled for reduction to £2).

Ken Huddart, Timbercroft, 11 St. Leonards Road, Claygate, KT10 0EL.

tel. 01372 462578

Noel and her husband have lived in Claygate since the early 1980s. She originally worked as a commercial interior designer, and co-founded the local ‘Working Mothers Group’ in 1986 – which she has lately rejoined.  Over recent years Noel has become involved in community matters, which include the Claygate Village Design Statement, Claygate Recreation Ground Trust and visiting care homes with her ‘Pet as Therapy’ dog. Noel was a co-opted member of the Parish Council’s Planning Sub-Committee from 2006, working to retain Claygate’s unique character.

Anthony Sheppard is 57, has a degree in Classics, hold a Diploma in Management Studies and works for a major telecommunications carrier. He has lived in Claygate since 1988 with his wife and two children. From 1992 - 2000, he was a Governor of Claygate Primary School and is currently a Warden and Chair of Adult Education at North West Surrey Synagogue

Sarah Whittaker has lived in Holroyd Road, Claygate since 1993 with her husband and also now her two daughters.  She has a degree in American Studies and Geography and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education.  Sarah hs been a teacher for 20 years, the lst 11 specialising in Special Needs Education.  In 2009 she formed and continues to organise the Claygate Class Action group, a group that seeks to address the lack of local secondary school places for Claygate children.  In this role Sarah has had to attend meetings with officials from Surrey County Council, local MPs and alo the current Secretary of State for Education.  She enjoys music, reading, travelling, looking after a variety of animals and gardening on her allotment.  Sarah would like to see the far southern end of Claygate being represented on the Parish Council.