TORBAY LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS – 5th MAY 2011
St MARYCHURCH WARD
Peter Addis,
A resident of the St. Marychurch area for 55 years.
Since elected as one of your ward councillors, I have tried to be available at all times, I have claimed no expenses and have only taken statutory holidays.
I believe I have played my part in the administration of the council as chairman of licensing, chairman of the overview and scrutiny board (SW Devon waste partnership). Vice chairman of Harbours committee and also serve on audit, planning and transport appeal committees. I am a board member of Sanctuary (Riviera Homes) and am the council representative on the Swim Torquay board.
I am a ferocious opponent of any development on Babbacombe Downs as all green space in this beautiful place must be treasured and with my current fellow ward councillors, have for four years sought to find an acceptable development for the former G.A. building which will enhance St. Marychurch and not detract from its unique ambience.
As a Conservative I believe in supporting businesses large and small, I also believe the Bay needs investment and regeneration but not at any cost and also has to work under tight fiscal controls in these difficult times.
Please continue to support me as your ward councillor to enable me to continue to support you.
Raymond Hill
A resident of St Marychurch, was born in London in 1949. He worked in publishing in London and Oxford, and then started his own publishing services company. He later trained as an accountant and bookkeeper.
From London, he moved to Newent in Gloucestershire where he served as a Town Councillor. ‘As a member of the Planning Committee and Deputy Chairman of the Finance Committee, I was involved in two aspects of life that concern local people, a good environment and a financially sound council.’
Raymond also served as a school governor in Gloucester and at a Church of England School in Pauntley (of Dick Whittington fame).
In 1998 Raymond bought his first property in Torquay. He now says: ‘As a resident of St Marychurch, I am committed to the interests of the local working community and of my fellow residents. Being a director of a number of local companies, I know the financial problems and restraints facing people and businesses in the area.’
Raymond is opposed to the arrival of more supermarket chains: ‘This is something to be fought against, as we live in an area with an enviable way of life to which many aspire - the combination of traditional values, and the range of traditional local shops.’
Raymond is a member of Greenspace Torbay, the Coast & Countryside Trust, and the Torbay and Babbacombe Association of Sea Anglers. ‘I am opposed to any development on Babbacombe Downs as they represent a major asset that needs to be conserved for future generations.’
