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

ANNIVERSARY OF SUCCESSFUL CAREER HUB

Tuesday, 9 July, 2019

EAST SUSSEX COUNCIL and education leaders are celebrating a year of successes from a scheme aimed at improving careers advice and support for students across the county.

MP VISITS BATTERED PUB

Tuesday, 9 July, 2019

Nus Ghani, MP for Wealden, visited the King’s Arms, Rotherfield, in order to assess the recent damage caused by HGVs and to meet Chris and Antonia, who run the pub, to offer her support.

HAILSHAM'S NEW SCHOOL NEAR COMPLETION

Tuesday, 9 July, 2019

A MAJOR milestone in the development of a new primary school for Hailsham has been marked with a topping out ceremony. The event saw the final roof panel added to the 420-place Hailsham Community College Primary Academy in Park Road.

COLLABORATION SAVES WEALDEN £1.1 MILLION

Thursday, 27 June, 2019

Wealden District Council saved £1.1 million of public money by working with a range of different organisations to procure services and assets for the authority.

Cllrs Bob Standley, Ann Newton, Roy Galley, Philip Lunn and Ray Cade.

WEALDEN COUNCIL'S LEADERSHIP LINE-UP

Monday, 27 May, 2019

Following the 2nd May District Council elections, Cllr Bob Standley has been re-appointed as Leader of Wealden District Council.

enise Westbury-Haines (BT Openreach), Cllr. Bob Standley, Nusrat Ghani MP, Kieran Wines (BT Openreach)

MP PUSHES FOR BETTER BROADBAND

Wednesday, 1 May, 2019

Responding to the requests of a large number of constituents, Nusrat Ghani MP met with BT Openreach to discuss the woeful internet provision in rural villages across Wealden.

Nusrat Ghani (C) with Barry Marlowe (L) and Bob Standley (R)

CROWBOROUGH - IMPROVED DISABLED ACCESS

Wednesday, 10 April, 2019

Nusrat Ghani, Member of Parliament for Wealden, was pleased to learn, as part of the Conservative Government’s funding to improve accessibility across the rail network for disabled people, that Crowborough train station will be upgraded to have step-free access.

WEALDEN COUNCIL CHEQUES OUT

Monday, 4 March, 2019

After 31 March 2019 Wealden District Council will no longer accept cheques at the Council Offices for the payment of any bills or services.

WEALDEN KEEP COUNCIL TAX RISE LOW

Thursday, 21 February, 2019

As it continues to move towards self-sufficiency, Wealden District Council has approved a 2.7% increase in its share of the council tax. This will help it meet the challenges of the future.

EAST SUSSEX YOUTH 'BLAZE A TRAIL'

Wednesday, 20 February, 2019

THE benefits of apprenticeships in helping young people launch a successful career are being highlighted in East Sussex as part of a national initiative. To mark National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from March 4 to 8 under the theme ‘Blaze A Trail’, East Sussex County Council is working with

Cllr Toby Illingworth

Chairman of Wealden Conservatives

Association Chairman and Wealden District Councillor for Buxted

Cllr Keith Glazier

Leader of East Sussex County Council

Leader of East Sussex County Council - Cllr Keith Glazier, member for Rye and Eastern Rother, covering the parishes of East Guldeford ; Icklesham ; Iden ; Pett ; Playden ; and Rye.

Cllr Kevin Balsdon

Town Councillor for Hailsham North-West

Deputy Chairman (Political) of Hailsham Conservatives

Kevin Balsdon is a Town councillor for Hailsham North-West

He says: "We live in a beautiful part of the country that is precious to us all, and I want to do all I can for the residents and the community here to ensure it remains that way.

Anne Bastid

Cllr Nick Bennett

East Sussex County Councillor for Arlington, East Hoathly and Hellingly, Nick is Lead Member for Transport and Environment.

Cllr Bill Bentley

East Sussex County Councillor for Wealden East

East Sussex County Councillor for Wealden East covering the parishes of Heathfield & Waldron ; Herstmonceux ; Hooe ; Horam ; Ninfield ; Warbleton ; Wartling -- Lead Member for Communities and Safety.