Cllr Bob Standley

Wealden District Council Leader, District Councillor for Frant and Wadhurst

County Councillor for Wealden NE and Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Deputy Chairman (Political) of Wealden Conservatives

An East Sussex County Councillor for Wealden North East (covering the parishes of Frant ; Hadlow Down ; Mayfield & Five Ashes ; Rotherfield ; Wadhurst) and Leader of Wealden District Councillor where he represents Frant & Wadhurst along with Cllr Johanna Howlell. Bob is Deputy Chairman (Political & Policy) of Wealden Conservatives.

On the East Sussex Authority he is the Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability while holding the following committee appointments:

Cabinet
County Consultative Committee (Chair)
County Joint Consultative Committee
East Sussex Schools Forum (Invited observer with speaking rights)
Full Council
Joint Advisory Committee for Schools (Chair)
Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Orbis Joint Committee

Bob was first elected as Wealden District Councillor for Wadhurst in 2004 and was re-elected in 2007 and 2011. In 2007 he was asked to join the Wealden Cabinet as Portfolio Holder for Finance and from 2010 combined this with the role of Leader of the Council.

Bob was responsible for the launching of the Council’s Transformation Programme in 2010. This programme was designed to reduce the costs of running the Council whilst maintaining the services the community rely upon.

As a district councillor he has been closely involved in:

Overseeing the transformation programme which has reduced costs by £3million
Instigating sharing services with neighbouring authorities
The implementation of the enhanced waste collection service starting in July 2013. This will increase the items collected for recycling and will cost less than the current service.
Promoting the building of Council owned houses and at no cost to the Council Tax payer.
Strategic planning through the Local Enterprise Partnership which covers East Sussex, Kent and Essex.

Bob has also served as a Parish Councillor and has been involved in all aspects of the Parish Council responsibilities including planning, recreation ground and finance.

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News

COVID-19 - FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR WEALDEN BUSINESSES

Tuesday, 31 March, 2020

Following the Government’s announcement that support will be offered to businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, Wealden District Council are now able to accept applications for grant funding.

COVID-19 UPDATE FROM WEALDEN COUNCIL'S LEADER

Tuesday, 17 March, 2020

Here is a message from the Leader of Wealden District Council, Councillor Bob Standley, about the Council’s response to the need to limit the spread of Coronavirus, Covid-19:

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RECOGNISING EAST SUSSEX YOUTH DEMOCRACY

Wednesday, 4 March, 2020

EAST Sussex schools have been recognised in an event at Westminster for their role in elections to a representative youth body.

FUNDING PUBLIC SERVICES

Thursday, 20 February, 2020

Wealden District Council has approved an increase averaging less than 10 pence a week for its share of the council tax for 2020/21.

EVENT TO BOOST EAST SUSSEX SCHOOL GOVERNOR NUMBERS

Tuesday, 18 February, 2020

With vacancies for school governors in maintained schools across the county, East Sussex County Council launched 'I'm a Governor' - a major recruitment campaign, to address the shortfall.

ASPIRING FOR A BETTER HAILSHAM

Monday, 17 February, 2020

The findings of the Hailsham Aspires consultation point the way ahead for a future-looking, modern market town which respects its existing heritage. Residents and visitors would like to see more green and open spaces in the heart of the town, restaurants, a public space for cultural activities a

EAST SUSSEX STUDENTS SAY, 'iCAN'

Tuesday, 4 February, 2020

A CAREERS event for students who may struggle to access mainstream events attracted more than 400 visitors.

East Sussex Careers Hub brought business education and training representatives to Eastbourne’s Kings Centre for the fourth annual event.

FINAL CALL FOR SCHOOL PLACES

Tuesday, 7 January, 2020

PARENTS and carers have just days left to apply for primary school places for new starters. The application process for children due to start school in September 2020 closes on Wednesday, January 15.

NEW APPROACH TO LOCAL PLAN

Monday, 6 January, 2020

Wealden District Council is disappointed by the decision of the Planning Inspector to find that it cannot proceed with its current draft Wealden Local Plan.

WEALDEN'S STRONG FINANCES

Monday, 30 December, 2019

Wealden’s residents are being consulted about a proposed council tax increase averaging less than 10 pence a week to pay for the District Council’s services.

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