Liberal Democrat Members of Cornwall County Council

Burraton and Landulph

Barbara McTaggart

Contact Barbara McTaggart

Telephone: 01579 320909; Email: bmctaggart@cornwall.gov.uk

Lanreath

Paul Adams

Council Experience

10 years on Parish and District Councils; 2 years on County Council; Chairman of both Parish Council and Cornwall Joint Scrutiny; Chairman of Planning (4 years); Vice-Chairman of Planning (4 years); Vice-Chairman of District Scrutiny

Important Local Issues

As a councillor my focus for local issues would be on traffic speeds and fairer Council Tax. I would also make sure that the Parish voice is heard by both the District and County Councils.

Contact Paul Adams

Telephone: 01503 220360; Email: pradams@cornwall.gov.uk

Liskeard and District

George Hocking

Council Experience

I am a long serving member of Caradon District and Cornwall County Councils. On Caradon I have chaired various committees and I am currently vice-chair of Licensing.

Involvement in the Local Community

I am a trustee of the SITA Trust, a funding scheme for community and environmental projects around landfill sites, and a Director of the Cornwall Rural Community Council.

Important Local Issues

After the success of our long campaign for a Dobwalls bypass I will be pushing to secure local footpaths, tree replanting and landscaping of the area following the bypass works. I will also be campaigning to improve local playing field provision.

Contact George Hocking

Telephone: 01579 320673; Email: ghocking@cornwall.gov.uk

Roger Jones

Council Experience

I have represented Liskeard North as a Town Councillor since 2000 and District Councillor since 2003. In May 2005 I was elected to the County Council representing Liskeard and District. At the County Council I am currently Chairman of the Community Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee and have chaired and taken part in a number of single issue panels including Legal Advice and Economic Delivery.

Professional Experience

As a qualified accountant I worked in London and overseas and on returning home to Liskeard worked in local government as Financial Services Manager at the District Council before entering local politics.

Involvement in the Local Community

In addition to Councils I also work with the Abbeyfield Liskeard Society, grant funding company Viridor Credits Caradon and Menheniot Parish Council. My voluntary work includes Treasurer of Cornwall Rural Housing Association, Director of Cornwall Community Land Trust, Trustee of Cornwall Rural Community Council, Treasurer of Liskeard and Looe Methodist Circuit and Liskeard and Looe Rotary. I have also been a school governor and CAB Board Member.

Important Local Issues

As a councillor I will focus on improving the quality of life for residents by offering quality services and environment. This includes tackling vandalism and anti social behaviour such as litter and improving the town centre and facilities for residents. Residents want good shopping and entertainment facilities and parking fees set to encourage people into town centre and traffic management are key to this. Job creation and affordable housing are also key issues and the new development framework will be key in attracting both.

Contact Roger Jones

Telephone: 01579 347179; Email: rljones@cornwall.gov.uk

Menheniot and St Germans

Matt McTaggart

Contact Matt McTaggart

Telephone: 01579 320909; Email: mmctaggart@cornwall.gov.uk

Rame

John Ault

Council Experience

Cornwall County Councillor since 2005.

Professional Experience

Managing Director; THR Design & Print Ltd. 2003 -

Liberal Democrat Campaigns Manager 1998-2003

Agent to Colin Breed MP 1995-1997

Involvement in the Local Community

Chairman - Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park

Member - Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee

Member - Devonport Nuclear Safety Committee

Contact John Ault

Telephone: 01503 232746; Email: jault@cornwall.gov.uk

Website: www.johnault.org.uk

Saltash

Joyce Mepsted

Contact Joyce Mepsted

Telephone: 01752 845802; Email: jmepsted@cornwall.gov.uk .

Bryan Preston

Liberal Democrat Group Leader

Contact Bryan Preston

Telephone: 01752 848240; Email: bpreston@cornwall.gov.uk

St Cleer

Bob Emuss

Council Experience

On Cornwall County Council I am Lib Dem spokesman for Adult Health and Social Care and Vice Chair of the Standards Committee.

Involvement in the Local Community

I am chair of the Caradon Hill Partnership Project and chair of St. Cleer Parish Projects Group which was responsible for the car park at Trethevy Quoit and the St. Cleer Skate Park. I worked as a psychiatric social worker and chair a mental health tribunal.

Contact Bob Emuss

Telephone: 01579 348154; Email: remuss@cornwall.gov.uk

Torpoint

Eric Parkin

Contact Eric Parkin

Telephone: 01752 815875; Email: eparkin@cornwall.gov.uk