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 |