Cllr Banks Simon

Simon Banks is a current Labour councillor, elected in 2017 and serving until 2029. A local architect, his political focus is on housing policy and urban planning. He brings a professional's eye to the contentious issue of new housing developments, advocating for a balanced approach that respects both the need for new homes and the preservation of Ambridge’s character. Banks is a key figure in the ongoing debates over planning applications, often providing detailed analysis of proposed developments. He believes that new housing should be well-integrated into existing communities and should be of a high quality. His expertise is particularly valuable to the council as it grapples with the pressures of growth and prepares for the complex task of harmonizing planning policies from five different councils into a single unitary authority. He holds his councillor surgeries at the Felpersham Road Community Hall on the second Tuesday of every month.