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Carol Theobald

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Councillor for Patcham
Conservative Group Spokesperson on Planning

Carol Theobald is a Councillor for Patcham Ward and serves as a member of the Planning Committee, East Sussex Fire Authority and the Arts & Creative Industries Commission.

Having previously served as Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Carol has a strong commitment to charitable causes in the City and is currently the President of Mencap Brighton and Vice President of the local Red Cross.

Carol has a deep connection to Patcham, the place and community where she was born and has represented on the Council for 28 years.  She has been involved in many successful campaigns for the Patcham community, including protecting Patcham Court Farm from a superstore development and a park and ride and has been President of the Patcham Horticultural Society for many years.

Carol is working together with other Patcham Councillors to protect Patcham's green space by preventing development of housing on two areas of the Urban Fringe which are proposed in the City Plan Part 2.  These areas include the land by Horsdean Recreation Ground and by the Ladies Mile Nature Reserve. 

Carol is married to Geoffrey and has 4 children, 2 girls and 2 boys and 8 grandchildren. She takes an active part in community life and enjoys Latin dance, choral singing and gardening.

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Overgrown verges in Hove Park

Rise in pet injuries cause for concern

Saturday, 30 July, 2022

A sharp rise in pet injuries from the city’s weed-strewn verges and pavements has been reported by veterinary clinics in Brighton & Hove - providing another indication that the council needs to reconsider its policies on weeding.

 

Conservative Councillor Alistair McNair at Vale Avenue playground

Budget boost requested for Horsdean/Vale Avenue playground upgrade

Thursday, 24 February, 2022

The Horsdean and Vale Avenue area of Patcham currently lacks a proper playground facility for local families
Conservatives to push for £65,000 upgrade to Vale Avenue Playground to meet need at tonight’s Budget meeting.

 

Incomplete boundary at Patcham Place Recreation Ground

Budget push for boundary protection at Patcham Place Recreation Ground

Tuesday, 22 February, 2022

Patcham Councillors call for better boundary protection to stop unauthorised encampments at popular park
Patcham Place Recreation Ground currently has an incomplete boundary, leading to recurring problems

Councillor Anne Meadows and Alistair McNair supporting Keep Carden Thriving

Patcham Councillors hail success of 'Keep Carden Thriving' campaign

Wednesday, 26 January, 2022

Carden Primary School saved from forced reduction of entry places after vibrant local campaign.
Hollingbury-based school had been facing a loss of 30 places (one form) from 2023 before Council’s u-turn.

Latest TV Interview - Conservative Councillor, Carol Theobald, on Patcham and Hollingbury

Friday, 28 May, 2021

Latest TV News Editor, Mark Walker, speaks to the Conservative Councillor for the Patcham and Hollingbury Ward, Carol Theobald, about all things local politics, including planning and building on the urban fringe as well as remembering the former MP for Hove, Mike Weatherley.

Conservative Councillor Carol Theobald

Conservatives launch bid to bring back Brighton and Hove City in Bloom

Monday, 24 May, 2021

Conservatives bid to bring back annual event that Council allowed to fold in 2020
City flowerbeds are in a state of neglect, including at Patcham Roundabout, and Viaduct Road

Patcham Ward Councillors

A big win for Patcham as Council recommends Horsdean Recreation Ground be removed from City Plan Part 2

Wednesday, 19 May, 2021

Late modification sees land adjoining Horsdean Recreation Ground recommended for deletion from the City Plan Part 2.

 

Patcham Ward Councillors say decision is a big win for the 1,604 residents who signed a petition calling for the green space to be saved.

 

Conservative Group Leader Steve Bell CBE

It's time to focus on our heritage and tourism

Saturday, 13 February, 2021

Our Conservative Team has announced a package of proposals for the 2021 Brighton & Hove City Council Budget to activate the City’s heritage and put tourism at the heart of a post-Covid recovery for the city.

 

Conservative Group Leader Steve Bell CBE

Look to your Conservative councillors if you wish to conserve your environment and city

Saturday, 7 November, 2020

Conservation has always been at the very heart of Conservatism 

Conservatives value cultural traditions and wish to leave them undiminished to our children.  Conservationists value heritage. 

 

Conservative Councillor Carol Theobald Interview

Sunday, 1 November, 2020

Latest TV News Editor, Mark Walker, speaks to the Conservative Councillor for the Patcham and Hollingbury Ward, Carol Theobald, about cycle lanes in the city, building on the urban fringe, grass verges and community action during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Room G84, Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ
01273 291195
carol.theobald@brighton-hove.gov.uk
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