Bohemia Village Voice

Rob Lee conservative candidate

THE ‘VOICE’ INTERVIEWS ROB LEE, CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE FOR GENSING WARD

Voice: What is your background?
Rob: I work as an administrator for a Sussex company which promotes health in the workplace . I went to university in Birmingham and got two degrees, one in English literature and the other in history. I was brought up in Nottingham. My mother was a nurse and a single parent. Then I moved to London, and to East Sussex a few years ago.
Voice: What is your political experience?
Rob: I’ve been involved with the Conservatives since I was a teenager delivering leaflets, and got further involved at university. I also worked for them for a short time. I think this is the right time to stand for election. I feel enthusiastic about it and I feel enthusiastic for St. Leonards.
Voice: What are the local issues?
Rob: The hot topics are: l Anti-social behaviour, which crops up again and again when talking to people. l Litter, including abandoned shopping trolleys. l Slightly tacky ‘To Let’ signs. People are mentioning this more and more. On the seafront they’ve been taken down, and Gensing should look at doing the same. l Parking is always a big issue.
Voice: In the light of the new ‘Duty to Involve’ legislation, how do you plan to enable local people to take more control of their locality?
Rob:  I think for people to take more control of their locality can be part of the future. It can only be a good thing.
Voice: What else do you plan to do if elected?
Rob:  I want to be a strong voice for the local community. I think that Gensing currently does not have what it deserves in that respect. I think people want to be listened to, want people to care and that’s what I can give them.
Voice: What distinguishes you from the other candidates?
Rob:  My enthusiasm. I’m very enthusiastic. I like to listen to people. I have a strong ear and I like to get things done. I’m very approachable and friendly.