I am a former County Councillor and I am in my fourth term as a District Councillor where I am the Leader of the Opposition Group. I am a joint member for the largest geographical ward. I have twice been a Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate. I am the Leader of the South Hams Liberal Democrat group . I am a long time member of Yealmpton Parish Council and served three years as its Chair. I have been active in politics all my adult life.
My first degree was an MA from Dublin University and in 1996, I was awarded a M.Phil by Plymouth University.
I worked for the Post Office for over 30 years and retired as Head Postmaster (Plymouth and Cornwall) when I was 50. Previous appointments include Controller Mount Pleasant, London.
I am a former Chairman of the Devon Fire Authority.
Since retiring I have been able to spend time on community and political activities.
My interests are bell ringing and bridge and I am a season ticket holder at Plymouth Argyle and an Associate Member of MCC. Other memberships include: South West Coast Path Association; Community Council of Devon; CND; Republic; Association of Liberal Democrat Councillors.
I am married to Isabel and we have three adult children and seven grandchildren.
| Name: | Councillor Keith Baldry |
| Address: | 14 Hillside Drive Yealmpton Plymouth Devon PL8 2NT United Kingdom |
| Email: | Cllr.Keith.Baldry@southhams.gov.uk |
| Tel: | 01752 881402 |
| Mobile: | 07967 122916 |
| Councillor Position: | Leader of the Opposition Group |
| Political Party: | Liberal Democrats |
| Ward: | Newton and Yealmpton |
| Parishes: | Holbeton, Newton and Noss, Sparkwell and Yealmpton |
| Committees: | Executive - Environment Portfolio |
| Outside Bodies: | Devon Authorities Strategic Waste Committee |
| Declaration of Interests Summary: | Employment: None Sponsorship: South Hams Liberal Democrats Securities: None Contracts: None Land/Licences: 14 Hillside Drive, Yealmpton PL8 2NT Corporate Tenancies: None Membership of Other Bodies:Yealmpton Parish Council; CND; Republic; SW Coastal Path Association; Amnesty International; Liberal Democrats Other Matters: None |
Training & Development from May 2019: | May 2019 - Induction Training: (NB - Re-Elected Members are NOT required to attend the Induction programme)
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| August 2019 | Energy From Waste (Site Visit, Devonport) |
September 2019 October 2019 November 2019
March 2020
| Climate Change Workshop Community Infrastructure Levy Training Budget Workshop Webcasting Training Treasury Management Training Health and Wellbeing Session |
