I am a former County Councillor and I am in my third 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 a 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.
Name: | Councillor Keith Baldry |
Address: | 14 Hillside Drive Yealmpton Plymouth Devon PL8 2NT United Kingdom |
Email: | Cllr.Baldry@southhams.gov.uk |
Tel: | 01752 881402 |
Mobile: | 07967 122916 |
Councillor Position: | Leader of the Opposition Group |
Political Party: | Liberal Democrats |
Ward: | Newton and Yealmpton |
Parishes: | Holbeton, Newton and Noss, Sparkwell and Yealmpton |
Committees: | Council, Council Tax Setting Panel, Licensing Committee, Overview and Scrutiny Panel, Political Structures Working Group, Waste and Recycling Working Group |
Outside Bodies: | Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London (PATROL), Yealm Estuary Forum |