Tony and Robin working hard for Caterham and Whyetleafe

Robin Spencer

Robin grew up in Old Coulsdon and has called Caterham home for the past decade. With family on the Hill and home in the Valley, East Surrey is firmly at the centre of his life. Alongside his day job as a technology leader, where he helps organisations modernise and improve, Robin serves as a District Councillor for Harestone and as Vice Chair of Caterham Valley Parish Council. He is standing as a candidate for the East Surrey Unitary, Caterham Valley Division.

Robin believes public services work best when they are shaped around the outcomes that matter to local people. He takes a fair, practical, evidence-based approach, focused on local decision making and clear accountability. A keen walker, he cares deeply about local communities and green spaces, and believes it is possible to respond to a fast-paced world while holding on to what makes this area special.

As a Councillor, Robin has focused on making a difference locally. He has worked with Parish colleagues to secure funding to refurbish community spaces, including Timber Hill playground. He has led efforts to strengthen HMO enforcement and supported residents opposing large, unsustainable developments in Harestone. Robin recognises that residents are often passed between services, so he is focused on a more joined up approach, making it easier for people to access what they need.

Robin’s priorities are better day to day services, strong local representation, and a council residents can trust.

Tony Pearce

Tony Pearce has called Caterham home for 30 years. He and his wife Lorna, to whom he has been happily married for 29 years, chose this community for its perfect balance – quick links to London, surrounded by beautiful countryside, with vibrant shops, restaurants and pubs right on the doorstep. Their son attends a local secondary school and enjoys the activities at the new youth club.

Tony is a familiar face to many across the area. He currently works at a well-known local community and wellbeing centre, where he supports people from all walks of life. Before that, he played a vital role during the pandemic – first volunteering, then serving as a volunteer coordinator at the local vaccine centre, and later working for the NHS at several vaccination sites. These experiences gave Tony a deep understanding of the needs and concerns of our community, especially those who feel left behind.

Community involvement has always been at the heart of Tony’s life. He and Lorna were both active on the PTA at Marden Lodge, helping organise events like the much-loved fireworks display. He also worked with local residents to protect green belt woodland from being sold off, safeguarding it for future generations. You’ll often find him and his family enjoying local events such as the food and Christmas markets, or joining in the fun at the carnival.

As your councillor, Tony will campaign hard to ensure that Caterham and Whyteleafe remain great places to live. He believes in the right housing in the right places, protecting green spaces, and making sure the town centre thrives with a wider range of retail. Above all, Tony wants to make sure no one in our community is left behind, and that everyone has access to the support they need.

Tony Pearce has the passion, experience, and commitment to continue the hardworking Liberal Democrat tradition in Caterham and Whyteleafe.