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Nick Bennett

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ESCC Conservative county counncillor for Arlington, East Hoathly and Hellingly
East Sussex Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change
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Nick Bennett is East Sussex County Councillor for Arlington, East Hoathly and Hellingly, and Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

"I believe that our stewardship of the environment and providing sustainable and necessary growth which includes opportunities for young people are the keys to maintaining our sense of belonging here.

I would like to see the development of accessibility to services whether through better transport, better awareness or personal choice, particularly for vulnerable or isolated individuals. I hope that accessibility leads to more people getting involved in local issues, from allotments to volunteering, everyone can offer something. The worst thing anyone can say is 'someone should do something'. I believe that the 'someone' is all of us.

"I strongly support devolvement of authority to local councils and I will be campaigning for opportunities for young people, strong representation on road safety and for the intelligent use of resources to develop sustainable businesses and communities.

"It was a great privilege to be elected as the councillor for Alfriston, East Hoathly and Hellingly. My background is in policing in London and here in Sussex, so to be elected ‘first go' was exciting and very rewarding.

"I have successfully completed post-graduate studies in local governance.

But how did I get here?

I moved to East Sussex in June 2000 when I was promoted to superintendent in Sussex Police.

After leaving the police I was involved in a number of local issues including governorship of Uckfield College and conservation of Ashdown Forest. Although I was busy supporting management change with several large public bodies, I wanted to get as closely engaged with local issues as I had been in the police. So I applied, was selected and, thanks to 1720 good people, was elected!

My home life

I have been married to Joanna, who is a prolific cookery writer, for 30 years and our children have set off on their own careers. Although I have many professional interests in leadership, change and programme management, I'm a full time councillor and hope to remain so.

My spare time

In my spare time I play tennis, go to the gym and walk a lot – anything to burn off the calories that my wife's work generates.

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May 2021 - Nick's manifesto 421.91 KB

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Hailsham & Hellingly Branch

Branch Contact, Secretary - Cllr Richard Grocock Tel 01323 842931   
or the Chairman, Chris Bryant: hailsham@wealdenconservatives.com

News

Greening East Sussex HQ

Conservative-run East Sussex installs solar panels on County Hall in move towards achieving carbon-zero target

Thursday, 7 April, 2022

HUNDREDS of solar panels are being installed on the roofs of council buildings across East Sussex, boosting ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions by the Conservative-led authority.

Vital services across Conservative-run East Sussex set for boost

Vital services across Conservative-run East Sussex set for boost as budget increases approved

Tuesday, 8 February, 2022

MILLIONS of pounds are set to be invested in climate change efforts, the county’s road network and other vital services as spending plans win the backing of Conservative councillors representing East Sussex.

working towards our ambitious target of becoming carbon neutral

Climate efforts boosted at Conservative-led East Sussex by solar panel scheme for residents

Monday, 6 December, 2021

The Conservative-run county council’s efforts in East Sussex to tackle climate change have been given a boost after more than 2,500 residents signed up to a solar panel scheme.

Conservative-run East Sussex commits £8.85million investment in crucial areas agreed

Conservative-run East Sussex commits £8.85million investment in crucial areas

Tuesday, 9 November, 2021

Council leaders in Conservative-run East Sussex have agreed to invest millions of pounds in tackling climate change and improving the county’s roads and pavements.

Conservative-led East Sussex reaffirms commitment to environmental pledge

Conservative-led East Sussex reaffirms commitment to environmental pledge

Wednesday, 13 October, 2021

Council leaders at Conservative-run East Sussex  have affirmed the importance of ecological planning and protecting natural diversity as the authority continues its efforts to tackle climate change.

Positive picture as extra £8.85m included in Conservative-led East Sussex budget plans

Positive picture as extra £8.85m included in Conservative-led East Sussex budget plans

Tuesday, 28 September, 2021

Budgets to tackle climate change and maintain pavements and roads could be boosted by more than £8 million as financial planning for 2022/23 begins.

Solar scheme options in Conservative-led East Sussex to help clean-energy switch

Solar scheme options in Conservative-led East Sussex to help clean-energy switch

Tuesday, 7 September, 2021

Homeowners in East Sussex are being invited to register for a solar panel scheme which could save them money and help cut their carbon emissions.

 

We continue to be committed to the challenges ahead...

Emissions at Conservative-run East Sussex drop as climate efforts continue

Thursday, 12 August, 2021

ENVIRONMENTAL efforts have seen Conservative-led East Sussex County Council cut its carbon emissions by over 60 per cent since 2008 – equivalent to the annual energy use of more than 7,000 residents.

Conservative-run East Sussex awarded Green Scheme grant funding

Conservative-run East Sussex awarded Green Scheme grant funding

Saturday, 20 March, 2021

East Sussex County Council has taken a step closer to reaching its carbon neutral target by securing grant funding worth just under half a million pounds.

AWARD FOR NEW HAILSHAM SCHOOL PROJECT

AWARD FOR NEW HAILSHAM SCHOOL

Tuesday, 21 July, 2020

THE CONSTRUCTION of a new 420-place school in Hailsham has been named ‘project of the year’ at a national awards ceremony.

Cllr Nick Bennett

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