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Peter Gardiner, new Lead Councillor for Planning
Cllr David Neighbour (Lead Councillor for Planning) was not re-elected at the District Council elections on May 3rd 2007. Cllr Peter Gardiner (Liberal Democrat, Ouse Valley and Ringmer Ward) was appointed in his place by the Council on May 23rd 2007. Peter Gardiner is familiar with this area, having been in Sussex most of his life. He lives on Lewes Road near Paygate Corner in Ringmer with his wife and four children. He is a recently retired Civil Engineer and was Professor for Civil Engineering and Head of the School of Environment at the University of Brighton for many years. Peter is keenly aware of environmental issues and successfully directed the Brighton Environmental Body which enjoyed much success through its recycling and waste management programmes which included setting up a trial plant for recycling car body parts in Newhaven. The retired civil engineer is quoted as saying 'There are many crucial issues that need to be addressed in Ringmer, including close monitoring of planning applications, encouraging affordable housing for local young families, and providing adequate public transport provision.' We look forward to discovering his opinions on the current major planning issues here in Lewes. Peter can be contacted at Broadlands, Lewes Road, Ringmer BN8 5ER |
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