Councillor David Saunders

I am married with two adult children and grandchildren who all live locally; I have lived and worked in Broadstairs since1964 and represent Bradstowe Ward on both Town and District Councils

I retired from a successful and rewarding career in visual graphics, product design and management in 2009

I have a long and continuing record of voluntary work, with a number of local groups and associations

I entered local politics in the belief that in doing so, I could contribute and make a difference for all of the residents of Broadstairs and St. Peter’s and I was very proud and privileged to have been given the honour of serving as the Town Mayor of Broadstairs and St. Peter’s for the two consecutive Civic Years of 2011 – 2013

In addition to my Thanet District Council responsibilities, I serve on the following Committees at Broadstairs & St. Peter’s Town Council:

·  Finance and General Purposes (Vice Chairman)

·  Planning (Vice Chairman)

·  Leisure and Tourism Sub-Committee (Chairman)

·  Staff Management Sub-Committee

·  Allotments & Land Sub-Committee (Chairman)

·  Broadstairs Town Forum (Vice Chairman)

·  Community Centre Working Party

·  Corporate Plan Working Party

I also represent the Town Council on the following Outside Bodies:

·  Broadstairs Visitor Information Kiosk Management

·  Alan Squirrell Artificial Kidney Unit Trust

·  The Armed Forces Community Covenant