Updated on 2/5/10

Cheshire West and Chester Unitary Authority

The Cheshire West and Chester Council comprises 72 councillors, of whom 55 are Conservative, 13 are Labour and 4 are Liberal Democrat. Kelsall sits within the Gowy Ward and is represented on the Council by Brian Bailey, Hugo Deynem and Stuart Parker (all Conservative). These three councillors were originally elected on 1 May 2008 to serve on the Chesire West and Chester Shadow Authority to ensure a smooth transition from the old County Council/District Council structure to the new Unitary Authority. From 1 April 2009 Cheshire County Council and the old District Councils ceased to exist, and were replaced by the new Cheshire West and Chester Authority, which has responsibility for the areas covered by the old Chester City, Vale Royal and Ellesmere Port District Councils. More information on Cheshire West and Chester can be found on its website, including details of all 72 councillors.

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- Conservative Party
Elected 1 May 2008 to the Cheshire West and Chester Shadow Authority
From 1 April 2009 represents the Gowy Ward of Cheshire West and Chester Council

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Profile of - Conservative Party
Elected 1 May 2008 to the Cheshire West and Chester Shadow Authority
From 1 April 2009 represents the Gowy Ward of Cheshire West and Chester Council
Hugo Deynem, Cheshire West and Chester Councillor

I have lived and worked in Kelsall and Ashton Hayes for the majority of my 44 years. I am married to Deb with three children. Currently I am working for E.ON Energy, having been self employed for some 16 years.

I was first elected to represent Kelsall on the old Chester City Council in 1993 and have been pleased to serve Kelsall and Ashton Hayes as a councillor ever since.

On the newly created Cheshire West & Chester Borough Council I sit on the Environment Policy Development Board, the Strategic Planning Committee and am a Chair on the Appeals Committee. I am Member Champion for Climate Change for the authority chairing the Climate Change Task Group. I am a member of the Boundary Review Committee preparing the authority's proposals for the Boundary Commission to consider. I am also a member and chair of a number of outside bodies.

My contact details are hugo.deynem@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or you can write to me at Daisy Bank, Church Rd, Ashton Hayes, Chester CH3 8AB.

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Profile of - Conservative Party
Elected 1 May 2008 to the Cheshire West and Chester Shadow Authority
From 1 April 2009 represents the Gowy Ward of Cheshire West and Chester Council
Stuart Parker, Cheshire West and Chester Councillor
  • Home : 'Roselea' Station Lane, M/Trafford for over 20 years (01244-303030)
  • Married to Margaret who was the past Leader of Chester City Council
  • One Daughter, Deborah, who is an Education IT Coordinator for Cheshire Schools
  • Local businessman, I am now semi retired and run my own businesses in Environmental Water Treatment and Photography, on a part time basis.
  • I have been actively involved in Politics for many years as back ground support to many local councillors, and I am a team player, and look forward to working with Hugo and Brian.
Political Roles on Chester City Council
  • 2008/2009
    - Executive Member for Development for Chester
  • 2007/2008
    - Member of the Planning Board
    - Member of the Licensing Board
    - Member of the Environmental Scrutiny Committee

Political Roles on Cheshire West and Chester Unitary Authority
  • 2008 / current
    - Chairman of Regeneration Policy Development Board
    - Member of the Governance Committee
    - Member of the Strategic Planning Board
    - Member of the Licensing Board

Sub Committees and Outside Bodies: Chester City and Cheshire West and Chester Councils
  • 2007 / current
    - Vice Chair of the Board of Chester Renaissance
    - Vice Chair City Centre Management Committee
    - Chair of Small Businesses Grants Panel
    - Chair of Credit Crunch Committee
    - Chair of Marketing by Rail for Chester
    - Board Member Visit Chester and Cheshire
    - Board Member CADSART (Chester & District Sports Trust)
    - Member of Mersey Dee Alliance
    - Chair of Governors Dorin Park Special Needs School

Personal attributes

I have managed and owned a number of small businesses in the Environmental and Recycling sectors over the last 25 years, and the skills that I have developed over this period enable me to make a very positive contribution for our rural area in council meetings, and at meetings with residents.

I care about the issues that affect the lives of residents within my Ward and City. I am tenacious and do not give up easily. I will leave no stone unturned in getting an answer to an issue or problem.


Aspirations for Kelsall and Ashton

I have lived in rural communities for much of my life, and I have always argued to ensure that the rural voice is heard and not overlooked. All too often, City and Urban area criteria dominate policy making, and Brian, Hugo and myself will be working in conjunction with the Parish Councils to ensure that Kelsall and Ashton have a voice on the new Cheshire West and Chester Authority. The new Gowy division covers 7,500 ha. and has a population approaching 14,000, but this is relatively small in the context of Cheshire West and Chester Authority, when the combined Chester, Vale Royal and Ellesmere Port districts are added together. I will be working hard to ensure that Chester remains the centre and 'Capital' of the new authority, and that we retain our Civic team of Lord Mayor and Sheriff.

The prime objective of CWaC is to be community driven, by engaging with the community for the community, and by working with local and strategic partners. I totally endorse this aspiration, and I look forward to meeting residents and groups over the coming months.

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