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With the Kingston Swimming team

Councillor Ken Smith J.P

Ken having spent time as a regular soldier in the Parachute Regiment seeing service in many parts of the world He is also Chairman of the Largest Branch of the Parachute Regiment association in the Country whose member assist those who have served or who are still serving, he is also Chairman of the Malden and Coombe Royal British Legion

Ken recently retired after 15 years as a JP in Kingston so understands how crime effects us on many levels, he still keeps a keen interest in local crime figures and supports any initiative that aims to reduce crime. and as worked in rising funds for National and local charities.

On leaving the Forces he then went on to work for a large Multi National Company in the field of metallurgy,and appointed to the Management team and thus was able to grasp at first hand the strict rules in management and costings , so is fully aware of the need to ensure that every penny of Council tax money is not wasted.

He believes that the Lib Dems have no real idea when it comes down to how to manage a large organisation, but they rely on knee jerk reaction instead of long term costings and planning.

He also believe the importance of keeping in touch with resident ether my his blog or more importantly as many off you know by personal contact. his record attending meetings is among the highest in the council and his attendance on Business and Pre Agenda meeting also take up much of his time.

Ken apart from his duties as Chair of the Malden’s and Coombe Committee, he is also chair of the Planning sub Committee , also a member of the Development Control Committee, he was appointed to the Shadow executive, leaving that roll to take on the Chair of the Maldens and Coombe Neighbourhood Committee that covers an area of a third of Kingston, he is also a members of the licensing Committee

He was also lead member on the Working Group Review of Independent Transport trying to ensure that no one in need is left out of the loop, talks with Age Concern, Blind organisations and other groups to ensure best practices. He as been Deputy Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.