Les Davies
We have lived in Beaconsfield since 1983 when my employment with a blue-chip multi-national healthcare company brought me to the area. My children were educated in Holtspur and my support for the school’s parent association drew me into service in the local community. My wife is a retired teacher, my son is serving with the Army and my daughter lives and teaches locally.
I was first elected to Beaconsfield Town Council in1991 and was Mayor in 1998 -1999, but decided not to seek re-election this year. During my 20 years on the Council I have seen many changes in the town and like to think that I have contributed to some improvements such as replacing roadside trees, upgrading children’s playgrounds, installing CCTV and providing finger posts in the town. Conservation of the built and natural environment is important to me and I am a keen allotment gardener. I have been involved with the impressive Holtspur Bank Local Nature Reserve since it was designated in 1995 and I am an active Friend of Holtspur Bank.
My willingness to get involved with the local community and an interest in healthcare has led to an understanding of the challenges faced by the voluntary sector and local government in delivering high quality value added services. I have been Chairman of Holtspur Scouts, was a governor of Holtspur school for 10 years and am the immediate past chairman of the Buckinghamshire Primary Care Patient and Public Involvement Forum. I am currently President of The Beaconsfield Society, Chairman of Carers Bucks, a Buckinghamshire charity which provides support to family carers, and a member of the Woodlands District Scout executive committee.
I do not belong to any political party and am an independent because I want to do what is best for our town by using my personal judgement and bringing my practical experience, project management and business skills to bear on the problems and issues the community faces, without having to worry about what might be in the best interests of a political party.
You are welcome to contact me at les(@)beaconsfield independents.org.uk