I am standing for election as your County Councillor for Matlock Division for Reform UK.

Full statement

I previously worked in the town for a number of years. I have friends and family who live
and work here, and I spend a substantial amount of my leisure time here.
I'm heartbroken about numerous things which are happening in the area, especially the
planning applications that threaten to destroy the beautiful landscape and wildlife
habitats, including the Wolds Housing Development with its potential for causing
flooding, and the destruction of 1300 trees to develop 75 timber cabins with car parking
for 200 cars at Farley Moor. I am also concerned about the number of accidents
occurring regularly on the area’s increasingly dangerous and poorly maintained roads.
I’m a fully qualified Chartered Management Accountant with extensive business
experience. Nowadays I enjoy running my small farm and doing my bit to help put
ethical and sustainable food on people’s tables. I have many years of experience
working extremely hard and proudly serving as a Derbyshire County Councillor,
Borough Councillor and Town Councillor.
During my time as a Derbyshire County Councillor, I served on different committees and
am proud of my many achievements which include;
• Serving on the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Authority
• Chair of the Scrutiny Committee
• Cabinet Support Member for Education
• Serving on the Derbyshire Police Authority
• Setting up youth clubs
• Setting up neighbourhood watch groups
• Fighting inappropriate planning developments
• Introducing locally produced sustainable food on to the menu at Derbyshire
County Council Schools
• Setting up free of charge community boxing clubs for young children to
reduce antisocial behaviour
• Introducing flashing-up speed signs and community speed watches to deter
drivers driving at excessive speeds on the roads.
I’m a proud single parent of three sons, who I have brought up on my own. Two are
now serving in the RAF and one works for Severn Trent.
It would be an absolute honour to represent you and do my bit to fight for the
residents of Matlock, Matlock Bath, Tansley and the surrounding area.
I very much hope to have the opportunity to serve you.
I believe in Openness and Transparency and am shocked that closed planning
meetings have been taking place at the Liberal Democrat/Labour/Green Party
coalition-controlled Derbyshire Dales District Council!
Please support me on May 1st. Thank you. Very Best Wishes Juliette