Surbiton Hill Ward Liberal Democrat Councillors are John Ayles, Hilary Gander and Malcolm Self. We work together to improve Surbiton Hill ward for all residents and visitors. We welcome comments and questions from everyone, but especially residents of Surbiton Hill Ward whom we aim to represent at borough level and beyond.

Councillor John Ayles

Councillor John Ayles has been a councillor since winning a by-election in September 2011. John has lived in Southborough for 29 years and is a retired accountant having worked in both the commercial world and the educational charity sector. Since being elected John has served as Opposition Treasury Spokesperson and a Council nominated Trustee of the Rose Theatre. John said ‘I am delighted to have been elected to represent Surbiton Hill ward, having raised my 4 children here. I think Surbiton is a great place to live and I am really pleased to be able to help its residents by serving as a Councillor. I promise I will always do the best I can to represent my residents.’
To contact John email: john@surbitonhill-libdems.co.uk

Councillor Hilary Gander

Hilary has lived in Surbiton Hill Ward for over 20 years and was elected to represent Surbiton Hill Ward in May 2014.  Previously Hilary worked in financial services as a project manager and consultant on strategic change projects, and now runs her own business specialising in developing senior executives’ communication skills. She has been active for many years locally on environmental and community issues and is particularly keen that our roads are safe and pleasant for all users.
‘Surbiton is a wonderful place to live, work and play and I’m so happy to be part the community here where there’s so much going on. I’m committed to contributing to improvements in the local area.’
To contact Hilary email: hilarygander@kingstonlibdems.org

Councillor Malcolm Self

Born and brought up in Hounslow, Malcolm moved to Surbiton in 1985. He was elected to represent Surbiton Hill ward in May 2010 and combines his Council duties with self-employment fitting bathrooms and kitchens. His is an active backbencher taking an interest in a wide range of issues; he has recently become a member of the Development Control committee. Malcolm is married with two children who both attend The Hollyfield School. Malcolm says:
‘I moved to Surbiton in 1985 because of its pleasant residential amenities with good local schools, whilst being only a few minutes away from the vibrancy of Kingston town centre and also its good transport links to London. Whilst nothing in life is ever perfect, I haven’t been disappointed. I stood for election as I felt it was time to give something back to the community; elected office is certainly a challenge but hopefully one that I have lived up to and will continue to do so.’
To contact Malcolm email: malcolm@surbitonhill-libdems.co.uk