Cllr Jacquie Russell

West Sussex County Councillor for East Grinstead South & Ashurst Wood division

Mid Sussex District Councillor for East Grinstead Town ward

Cllr Jacquie Russell lives in East Grinstead and is the county councillor for East Grinstead South & Ashurst Wood division, re-elected to WSCC on 7th May 2026.

"It has been a huge privilege to have been elected twice since 2017 as the county councillor for East Grinstead South and Ashurst Wood. From day one, I pledged to work tirelessly both for and with residents to get things done for the benefit of us all here in East Grinstead.
"Alongside being your local county councillor, I am also a District Councillor and was recently instrumental in revoking the evening parking charges in our car parks, helping to support the nighttime economy and those residents on County on-street parking permits who found themselves displaced.
"Fighting for our town is what I do best. I care about our road safety, schools, young people, elderly residents and much more.

Cllr John Dabell

Mid Sussex District Councillor for East Grinstead Town ward

Originally from the East Midlands, John Dabell has lived in East Grinstead for 32 years, (longer than he has lived anywhere else!), and he with his family regard East Grinstead simply as ‘Home’. He became a Town Councillor in 2014 and later a District Councillor, serving on and chairing various com

East Grinstead & Forest Row Branch

We have an active branch in East Grinstead and Forest Row, covering the town's electoral wards as well as the neighbouring village, and supporting our MP, county, district and town councillors. We have regular Pub Politics nights, social events and campaigning sessions.

News

Conservatives leading West Sussex "winning on highways"

Wednesday, 8 April, 2026

Highways are a vital part of West Sussex and Conservatives leading the county council are proud of their achievements, notably the Lane Rental Scheme.Conservative-led West Sussex has been part of the scheme since December 2022, where contractors pay up to £2.5k per day to 'rent' the road space when

Conservatives are delivering for West Sussex says East Grinstead Councillor Jacquie Russell

Thursday, 2 April, 2026

Conservative councillors running West Sussex are delivering for the county, says East Grinstead councillor Jacquie Russell who is standing for re-election in East Grinstead South & Ashurst Wood. "During my time as an elected representative for East Grinstead at West Sussex, working together

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MAJOR victory as Conservatives force Lib-Dem U-turn over East Grinstead evening parking

Thursday, 26 February, 2026

The opposition Conservative group at Mid Sussex District Council has secured a major victory for residents, especially those in East Grinstead.

Our budget for the coming year As a county council we deliver over 300 services to more than 915,000 residents and 42,500 businesses across 769 square miles. Over the next year we will spend £2.3 billion on day-to-day services to deliver essential services, including: £1,346.7m on schools and education, children’s social care and support £577.2m caring for adults and keeping people healthy £90.1m protecting the environment, recycling and waste disposal £84.6m maintaining roads

Plans for Conservative-run West Sussex in the year ahead

Monday, 23 February, 2026

Conservative-run West Sussex has set out its budget for the coming yearAs a county council we deliver over 300 services to more than 915,000 residents and 42,500 businesses across 769 square miles.Over the next year we will spend £2.3 billion on day-to-day services to deliver essential services, inc

Putting children first: Conservative-run West Sussex launches partnership plan to keep children safe and help them thrive

Thursday, 15 January, 2026

A bold new plan demonstrates how Conservative-run West Sussex County Council and partners are delivering on our priorities of keeping children and young people safe and helping them achieve their potential.The new Children and Young People’s Plan for 2026 to 2029 outlines five key priorities designe

Children and young people in West Sussex are receiving the support they need to thrive, stay safe, and reach their full potential, thanks to the county council’s ‘stronger’ and ‘more effective assessments’, according to government inspectors. West Sussex County Council has welcomed the positive findings from Ofsted’s recent focused visit, which has highlighted the quality of services for children in need of help and protection. Commenting on Ofsted’s findings, Councillor Jacquie Russell, Cabinet Member

Children’s Services in Conservative-led West Sussex recognised for strong progress by Ofsted

Tuesday, 13 January, 2026

Children and young people in Conservative-run West Sussex are receiving the support they need to thrive, stay safe, and reach their full potential, thanks to the county council’s ‘stronger’ and ‘more effective assessments’, according to government inspectors.West Sussex Coun

A message from our Chairman and Leader We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. However you plan to spend the festive season, we hope you find time to enjoy the celebrations, meet with family, friends and loved ones or perhaps take a moment to reflect on the past year. As always, our county council staff are here should you need us right through the festive season, providing services such as highways, the Fire and Rescue Service, and adults and children’s social care

Festive message from the Leader and Chairman of Conservative-run West Sussex

Friday, 19 December, 2025

A message from the Chairman and Leader of Conservative-run West Sussex County CouncilWe would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.However you plan to spend the festive season, we hope you find time to enjoy the celebrations, meet with family, friends and loved ones o

Approach to pension investments debated by Conservative-led West Sussex County Council

Tuesday, 16 December, 2025

Conservative-run West Sussex County Council considered a petition during its meeting of Full Council on Friday 12 December regarding the management of the West Sussex Local Government Pension Fund (the West Sussex Pension Fund). The county council participates in this as an employer to provide

Conservative councillor Jacquie Russell has new tactile crossing installed in East Grinsted to help the disabled

Conservative councillor Jacquie Russell has new tactile crossing installed in East Grinstead to aid the disabled

Monday, 10 November, 2025

Intervention by Conservative county councillor Jacquie Russell has resulted in a newly-installed benefit for pedestrians in East Grinstead, especially those with disabilities or pushchairs.The special tactile crossing has been laid in Turners Hill Road by West Sussex Highways.

Conservative council urges Government to better support hospitality and night-time economy businesses

Friday, 17 October, 2025

Conservative-run West Sussex County Council will write to the Government to urge them to lower business rates for hospitality and night-time businesses, in a bid to boost local economy and protect jobs across the county.At full council on Friday 17 October 2025, county councillors debated a notice o