CLLR SU LAWTON - STAPLE TYE WARD

Contact Cllr Su Lawton

Cllr Su Lawton 177 The Briars, Harlow CM18 7JJ tel 01279 300938 email Cllr Su Lawton

About Su

Su moved to Harlow in 1964 from Upminster. She attended Passmores School before working at Harlow Libraries, and helped in setting up the library at Staple Tye.

Su moved to Honeyhill (now Copshall Close) in 1975, and has lived on the estate ever since. Her interests are music and reading, and her family is very important to her.

Su has held various positions with the Liberal Democrats, with whom she has been involved for over 20 years.

Roles and responsibilities

• Member, Harlow Council Housing Committee
• Member, Harlow Council Scrutiny Committee
• Chairman, Harlow Council Employment Appeals Panel
• Representative, Harlow Homeless Prevention Partnership
• Member, Ryeland Community Housing Board

Why I'm a Liberal Democrat

"I joined the local Liberal Democrats because our then local councillors seemed to really care about local people and local issues. They had a real sense of community spirit and took part in and organised local events. I chaired our local residents' association for almost 10 years and worked closely with residents and Harlow Council during the major refurbishment works on the then Three Hills - now The Briars, Aylets Field and Copshall Close."

Current issues

I think that the main issues for the Staple Tye ward at the moment are working with local people to ensure that all homes are sustainable. We need to work together to achieve the aspirations of residents to have a decent home that they are content with. Some of this work has begun already and we need to work to build the confidence of local people in working with the Council.

I have been involved with the plans to redevelop Maunds Hatch community centre. This is an exciting and challenging project for the ward. It was developed by local people and is a grass roots initiative.

I also believe that we have to make sure that Staple Tye ward's green spaces are protected and that we do not let developers take up every opportunity to build infill housing and take away our open spaces.

10 things you didn't know about Su

1. There are four generations of Su's family living in Harlow.

2. Su has a Diploma in the organisation of community groups.

3. Su was in the film Flame.

4. Su hates flying.

5. Su has kept a diary every day for over 15 years.

6. Su has two grandsons.

7. Su worked at Stewards school for 18 years.

8. Su has two cats.

9. Su collects mythical ornaments.

10. Su likes badgers.