Michael Guest

Michael Guest was born in Epsom Hospital and as a child attended both schools in Ruxley Lane, whilst living in Scott Close, Ruxley. Recently retired, he worked for over 20 years in a number of local community-based projects developing services and employment for the disabled, the long-term unemployed and disadvantaged.

In his previous term as a councillor Michael was an active member of the Social and Licensing committee, looking after services for the elderly and vulnerable; he served on the Planning Committee and was also a member of the Epsom & Walton Downs Conservators. Michael worked hard to promote and develop the Ruxley Community Partnership, taking a keen interest in the needs and concerns of residents with regard to preventing graffiti & anti social behaviour and ensuring the community's voice was properly represented with Rosebery Housing and Surrey County Council.

Michael is proud to have been asked to represent Ruxley where he previously worked with Derek Phillips. He is intent on continuing the work started to ensure the preservation and enhancement of our open spaces around the Hogsmill and Bonesgate streams and Horton Country Park.

Until October 2008 Michael served as a Governor of Epsom and Ewell High School and undertook his own initiative to create and lead a school redevelopment sub committee in an attempt to gain much need funding for the school.

Michael's keen interest in the racing industry is demonstrated by his role as a member of Epsom & Walton Downs Training Ground Management Board, and more recently, by his creation of the Equestrian Conservation Trust, which aims to retain Lavandou stables as an equestrian centre for future generations in Epsom & Ewell.

If elected as your councillor Michael wishes to support local schools and help further develop Ruxley Ward's community facilities and continue to work closely with Clarendon Park RA.

Michael Guest