Ray Russell
I was first elected to the council in 1995 and I've lived in the Ashgate area for many years. I'm also currently the Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council.
My main interests are in educational and environmental matters and particularly in encouraging the reduction of energy use, and in the use of renewable energy through solar panels, photo-voltaic cells, ground source heat pumps and other such measures.
Another main interest is in trying to help local residents resolve any concerns they may have relating to County Council service provision.
Political details
- Party
- Derbyshire Liberal Democrat Party website
- Electoral division
- Ashgate
- Serving communities
- Serving the communities of Ashgate, Brampton, Brookside, Holme Hall, Loundsley Green and Somersall
- Outside bodies This lists all other groups and organisations with which the councillor holds a position or is involved.
- I represent the council on a number of outside organisations or bodies
- Financial & other interests' This declaration shows information relating to business, property, political partyor other organisation membership.
- The Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct)(England) Order 2007 requires councillors to a make a statement of Financial and Other Interests. View my declaration
Contact details
I am always keen to get feedback, good or bad, on county council related matters so you can help shape what we do and how we do it, both now and in years to come. Young people can also make their voice heard through the council's b_line (opens in a new window) site or by emailing youngpeople@derbyshire.gov.uk
You can also come along to any of Derbyshire County Council meetings which take place six times a year, usually on a Wednesday afternoon, at its headquarters in Matlock. You can either just watch the proceedings or you can ask a question. Details of how to do this are available here (opens in a new window).
- County Hall
- 01629 580000 ext 38387
- Home
- 01246 274235
- Mobile
- 07718 581073
- ray.russell@derbyshire.gov.uk
- Address
- 15 Malvern Road,
Chesterfield,
S40 4DX - Surgery times
I hold regular surgeries in different parts of the area I represent to try and make it as convenient as possible for people to see me. There's no need to make an appointment, just drop in. The time will vary depending upon how busy it gets, but I'll be there for at least an hour. My surgeries are always advertised in the local press - or by a newsletter through your door.
Expenses claims
Expenses claims have been published from 1 October 2011. If no claims are displayed the member may not have submitted a claim yet or may never claim expenses.
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