Richard Sharp - Ward Councillor for Knaphill

Richard Sharp for Knaphill

Richard has been a borough councillor for Knaphill since 2006 and is currently the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat council group. Before standing as a councillor Richard was the Secretary of the Residents' Association and is passionate about Knaphill village.

Richard focuses on securing a better future for residents through work on development and planning policy and chairs the member's panel that is overseeing the flood alleviation and development plans for Hoe Valley. His knowledge of development and planning policy will be extremely useful if any large-scale development plan for Brookwood Farm is brought forward.

As a past chairman of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and a Shadow Portfolio Holder, Richard has a reputation for detailed scrutiny of council proposals and policies and has helped introduce comprehensive reporting on council projects to try and ensure that timescales are met, costs are contained and risks are minimised.

With fellow Lib Dem councillors Olly Wells and Diana Smith, Richard works hard to help resolve problems for Knaphill residents. He has lived in Knaphill since 2000, works full-time in the software industry and is happily married.

Link for Councillor Olly Wells.