Email: Cllr.Keith.Baldry@southhams.gov.uk
Name | Cllr Keith Baldry |
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Address | 14 Hillside Drive |
Tel | 01752 881402 |
Mobile | 07967 122916 |
Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
Ward | Newton and Yealmpton |
Parishes | Holbeton, Newton and Noss, Sparkwell Yealmpton |
Committees | Executive |
Outside Bodies | Devon Authorities Strategic Waste Committee |
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 an 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.
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
May 2019 - Induction Training: (NB - Re-Elected Members are NOT required to attend the Induction programme)
August 2019 to March 2020