County Councillor Ian Chittenden for Maidstone North East

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

I was elected to Kent County Council: July 2007.

I am the Lib Dem Member for the following committees: Highways Advisory Board, Regulation Committee and I am a Member of the Maidstone Local Board

I am also a Maidstone Borough Councillor and serve on the following Committees: Regeneration Scrutiny, Local Development Framework and Maidstone Joint Highways Board.

I am a Governor of Valley Invicta Park School Federation.

As the elected Lib Dem County Councillor for Maidstone North East, my 5 main aims (in bold) and my progress to date are:

1. To work closely with local organisations, residents and Borough Councillors to improve our area.

2. To challenge the continuing deterioration of our roads and footways and to seek ongoing improvements to the Highway services.

RESIDENTS CONCERNS: I have raised over twenty areas of concerns with the KCC highway authorities since being elected. Some have been actioned, others are in hand and some require longer term solutions.

Questions to Cabinet Member for Environment, Highways and Waste .

No Progress Towards 50 Year Pavements Press Release.

Road Safety Improvements Press Release.

Developers Must Pay For Damage to Roads & Footpaths Press Release.

I am working with the Lib Dem Borough Councillors on these issues and am in touch with officers on a daily basis.

3. To seek sensible balance in relation to development in our urban areas and surrounding countryside and to sustain and enhance existing Nature Reserves, woods, parks, green areas and play areas.

EXTENSION TO PROPOSED NATURE RESERVE: I have reinvigorated negotiations between the Borough Council and County Council on the transfer of KCC land along Sandling Lane to be combined with land allocated around the previous TAVR site as a local nature reserve.

4. To continue to support and promote the provision and improvements to local community facilities.

CHILDRENS CENTRE AND A COMMUNITY FACILITY: At my instigation, discussions between The Borough and County Council on the provision of a joint facility in North Ward have taken place with positive proposals to be investigated.

5. Promote and support better co-operation and closer working between 'partners' constituted by the county and local boroughs.

Grant Aid

All parts of my Division can receive grant aid from my annual local members grant of £10,000. I would be glad to hear from local organisations about special projects for which funding is required.

Details of how I have spent the £10,000 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 Council Contact Details.