Leader of the Conservative Group on Camden Council

Leader of the Conservative Group on Brent CouncilI have lived in Brent for 37 years and have always relished being involved in the community to protect and enhance our neighbourhoods. I have lived in Willesden Lane for the past 13 years.I was previously a councillor for 11 years representing the old Chamberlayne Ward, so much of which is in the new Brondesbury Park Ward. Roads such as Hanover, Mount Pleasant, Hardinge together with All Souls and the Dobree Estate are all areas I know well!

Deputy Chairman (Political) of Hampstead & Kilburn Conservatives
Camden Councillor for Hampstead Town ward
Camden Conservatives Spokesman for Housing, Community Safety, and HS2

I live locally in Kensal Green and my family has lived in the area all my life. I am a Chartered Management Accountant and have worked in a number of businesses, in this country and abroad. I now run my own small business.  I am committed to ensuring Brent delivers the highest quality of local government, and that Brondesbury Park residents receive the standard of attention and help you deserve. 

Spokeswoman for Children & Young People, including schoolsMy name is Leila Roy. I am a freelance television researcher. A Camden Council tenant for ten years, I raise my nine year old son on my own. I grew up in France between Paris and the French countryside but spent most of my adult life in London.

Spokesman for Planning, Regeneration & TransportI live and work in the heart of Hampstead Village and I am married with a ten-year-old son who attends a local school.

Association Chairman I have been proud to represent you on Camden Council the last six years.

I have been a local councillor since 1998, representing first Fitzjohns Ward from 1998-2002 and then the 'new' Frognal & Fitzjohns Ward from 2002 onwards.  During my time on the council, I have concentrated on children’s issues (I was the cabinet member for schools from 2006-10), local policing and licensing.  Some of the issues I've campaigned on include the protection of trees and local biodiversity, the Heath, keeping the police stables in West Hampstead, the need for additional school places and the provision of sports facilities. 

I have represented you as one of your local team of Camden Councillors for Swiss Cottage since 2006.As always my  focus continues to be on the matters that concern local residents, resolving issues with street cleaning, housing and leaseholders, parking and traffic.  I work closely with the Swiss Cottage Safer Neighbourhood Team; as Vice Chairman of Camden's Planning Committee, I am fully involved in both planning and enforcement matters, including basements in the Gardens area.

Born and bred in Eton Avenue, I come from a politically active family. My father Barry Bucknell, the pioneer of DIY, was a Labour Councillor on St Pancras Council while at the same time my Grandfather, Arthur Bucknell, was a Conservative Councillor on Hampstead Borough Council.I am married to Alison, a nurse, with a son and daughter. As an engineer I run a small property lettings company. This provides me with knowledge of the building industry, enabling me to assist numerous people with housing problems.