County Councillor Dan Daley for Maidstone Central

Welcome to my webpage, where I will keep you informed of the work for the residents of Maidstone Central.

I was first elected to Kent County Council in June 2001.

I am the Liberal Democrat Economic Regeneration and Lib Dem Group Health Spokesperson; and the Lib Dem Member for the following committees:

• Economic Regeneration Policy Overview Committee,

• Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee,

• Corporate Governance - Standards,

• Superannuation Fund Committee.

I am also a Maidstone Borough Councillor and serve as Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure (which includes Tourism and Liaison with Business) I attend the Joint Transport Board for Maidstone

I am also a Governor of Maidstone Boys Grammar School,

Trustee for Kent Museum of Life,

Trustee for Relief in Need Charities,

Trustee for Maidstone Trust

Trustee for Allington Millennium Green.

2001-2006 I served as a Non Exec. Director for Maidstone Weald NHS PCT,

1.Voice for Environmental improvements and other Green issues

REPRESENTATION: I represent the Liberal Democrat voice on matters of the Environment, Transport and Waste on various Committees and Boards in this domain.

STREET TREES AUDIT: Much remains to be done to improve the local green environment through the provision of more street trees and the maintenance of those which already form part of the highway fringes. I have succeeded in arguing this case with the Highway Authority and money is being now set aside for proper tree audits to be introduced across the Borough of Maidstone and for a schedule of maintenance to be implemented from next year.

Trees To Breath Press Release.

KCC Agrees To Take Street Trees Seriously Press Release.

2. Housing and local employment in the Mid Kent area.

NEW GROWTH POINT STATUS: Successfully argued at SEERA Planning consultation meetings for Maidstone to be accorded New Growth Point status from 2008 which was agreed by Government in late 2006.

3. Public Health

"GO LOCAL" Call To Health Overview Committee Press Release.

4. Probity in Public Services

5. Co-operation and closer working.

Between the 'partners' constituted by the County and local Borough Councils and to foster all activity which will enhance the cultural aspects of life in Maidstone in Art, Drama or Music.

6.Education and healthier lifestyles.

Promote further and better educational provision in the Maidstone area and try to promote a healthier lifestyle by provision of adequate sporting facilities in the area.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS: £1140 to enable the start-up of an environmental awareness scheme at Astor of Hever Community School Maidstone.

The scheme, which is part of the BBC's 'Breathing Spaces' project will enable small green spaces on the school campus to be established for wildlife but also for people of all ages to sit and enjoy peaceful surroundings.

The wildlife encouragement element will include bird nesting and bat boxes, butterfly and squirrel feeders, binoculars and books to identify the various species.

Included in the grant is money to buy the necessary tools and equipment to start the work and for bushes, trees and compost.

Dan said "I believe that this is a very important way in which people, young and old, can get to enjoy the wide variety of wildlife that is really abundant in our urban areas. Thus is a first-class project, and I am pleased to be able to give it encouragement by providing the pump-priming money from my County Council Members Grant".

NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT: I have ensured the provision of new equipment in children's playgrounds

BETTER LOCALISED SERVICES: I have consistently supported local groups with their projects through the disbursement of funds from my own devolved budget, some of which are aimed at disabled groups, school projects and sporting activities. I have encouraged and will continue to support those projects which will provide better local services in the immediate vicinity of people's living environment.

Grant Aid

All parts of my Division can receive grant aid from my annual local members grant of £10,000.

Details of how I spent the £10,000 in previous years and how to apply for a local members grant in 2007-08 are available via this link:

County Councillor Financial Support.

Details of other sources of funding are also available by clicking on this link:

Looking For KCC Funds? KCC Can Help.

If you would like any more information, or you need my assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. My contact details are available on the following page:

County Councillor Contact Details.