Cllr Rachel Turner (Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton)

“I am Derek Allcard, and I have lived in the area for 18 years with my wife Gillian, just down the other end of Lonesome Lane.“I’m an engineer by profession, and having recently retired I have the time and enthusiasm to work as your Councillor if elected in May.

A lifelong Surrey resident, I have lived in Reigate since 1980. I am married to David, and we have one adult son.

I’m a family man who lives and works here. I care about the people who live here and the place we live in. I want us to get value for money from our council services and see our money spent wisely. I’ll listen and help resolve your local issues.

I am delighted to have had the opportunity to work with and represent the residents and businesses of Banstead over the past 7 years as your Councillor.  If elected again I will continue to support local events and always look for ways to help improve our fabulous Village.

I am very proud of my record as a councillor. I have consistently worked for the needs of the community I represent. I have championed the needs of all residents, resulting in substantial improvements.  I have also been active in representing our needs with neighbouring councils.

As a Merstham Councillor I have successfully campaigned to target council investment into Merstham including the new Merstham Community Hub. I established the Merstham Community Facility Trust, with the support of local residents, which continues to deliver vital community support activities.

I have represented the Village since 2006 and sit on the Borough Planning Committee to ensure your views are heard and concerns are openly dealt with.  I intend to continue in this role to use my professional knowledge, skills and experience for the benefit of all residents of the Village.

It has been my privilege to serve the community and residents in Merstham. I have been able to support many groups and charities, helping to raise both funds and awareness. I am proud to be part of the work we have started throughout our ward and look forward to continuing.

I am an experienced Councillor, Vice Chairman of the Planning Committee and Chairman of the Reigate Heath Steering Committee. I support the YMCA and serve on several of their committees.  My aim is to keep trying to improve and maintain all the good things for all local residents.

I have lived in the wider Tadworth ward all my life and have been a Tadworth resident for twenty-six years. I have been engaged in local politics since I was a teenager and am determined to preserve our wonderful communities through hard work and co-operation with my fellow councillors.