St Mark’s Ward Liberal Democrat Councillors are Liz Green, Diane White and Yogan Yoganathan.  Collectively we work together to make Surbiton an even better place to live, work or play.  We welcome comments and questions from everyone, but especially residents of St Mark’s Ward who we aim to represent at borough level and beyond.

Councillor Liz Green (nee Shard)

Born in Coventry, Liz moved South to study, eventually arriving in Surbiton in 1998.  She was first elected to represent St Mark’s Ward on Kingston Council in May 2002, whilst working in marketing in London.  Currently Liz is Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on the Council.  For full details see Kingston Council website.  She is married with 2 children attending local schools.  Liz says:

I loved Surbiton as soon as I moved here, being close to London yet having a real community feel. I wanted to give something to the area that had become my home, which is why I stood for election.  Whilst I may not agree with everything the Liberal Democrats do, they still represent most of my views on how society should care for each other, but respect others freedoms.

Contact Liz at liz@stmarkslibdems.co.uk

Councillor Diane White

Diane has lives in central Surbiton for over 20 years with her husband and her children who attended local schools, Maple Infants, St Andrews & St Marks Junior and Hollyfield. She works in the voluntary sector with vulnerable children in Kingston. First elected in 2014, Diane takes a specific interest in children services. For full details see Kingston Council website. Diane says:

Surbiton has given me and my family a happy home for many years, but some are not as fortunate. I stood for election to help those who need our help, be with housing, health or social care. It seemed a natural extension of my work in the voluntary sector and the Liberal Democrats were the ones who I felt were looking to do the same as I am.

Contact Diane at diane@stmarkslibdems.co.uk

Councillor Yogan Yoganathan

Yogan has lived in Surbiton for over 40years, and been a Liberal Democrat member since 1992. He’s been married for over 35 years, with one son and 2 grandchildren.

Some of the organisations which Yogan has worked with in his time of as a community activist and Kingston Councillor include: Kingston Council (Elected 2002 – present, Mayor 2005-06); Kingston Tamil School (Founder); Kingston Racial Equality Council (Former Chair); Special Olympics Surrey (Chair); Surbiton Rotary Club (first vice president elect 2011); Victim Support Kingston (Trustee) and Surrey Lankians Cricket Club (Chair). He was recognised with an MBE in the 2010 Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for services to local government and community relations.

Yogan has represented St. Marks Ward in Surbiton since 2002.  For full details see Kingston Council website.  Yogan says:

It has long been my desire and dream to represent people who do not have a voice through the democratic process and I achieved this with my election in 2002.  I believe the majority of Liberal Democrat polities are fair, open and help empower everyone to attain their best by creating a level playing field.  I am people person and always available to ensure all views are considered.  

Contact Yogan at yogan@stmarkslibdems.co.uk