David Brake

Shadow Cabinet Member without portfolio (Group Secretary)
Councillor for Lordswood & Walderslade

Councillor for Lordswood & Walderslade

Contact: [email protected] or 01634 668649

Married with three grown up children and supported by his wife Carmita, David has lived in Walderslade for over 40 years. He is a retired Engineering Manager. As a Conservative Councillor for Walderslade for over 17 years, David works on behalf of residents in solving local issues and concerns. He was also Mayor of Medway from 2010- 2011. Responsible for Adult Services and Public Health across Medway until 2023, he has overseen changes designed to improve services. A keen scout, David is District Vice-President and considers working with young people to be a privilege and a rewarding pastime. Further community involvement comes through Rotary and supporting local charities including Safer Kent of which he is chairman. David served as a Justice of the Peace until he retired in 2017 and taking pride in family values.

News

Councillors Brake and Gulvin Supporting Polio Plus

As a Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Rochester, Councillor David Brake, Ward Councillor for Walderslade, has enlisted the help of the local scouts, volunteers from Medway Norse and his Ward Councillor colleague Councillor Adrian Gulvin to plant 4,000 crocus bulbs in and around Walderslade. &n

Councillor Brake Promotes Medway's Action Against Obesity

On Monday Councillor David Brake (Walderslade), Portfolio Holder for Adult Services and Public Health, was delighted to take part in the Local Government Association's COVID-19 impact on obesity webinar. This national event saw hundreds tune in, with Councillor Brake able to share wi

HMS Medway's Historic Commissioning Attended By Conservative Councillors

Today marked an historic day for Medway, as the warship HMS Medway was officially commissioned into the Royal Navy here in Chatham. It is extremely rare that a ship is able to be commissioned at the place from which she takes her name, and Medway Conservatives were delighted to be able to uphold th

Conservatives Honoured to Support Armed Forces Day 2019

This weekend Local Conservative Councillors felt immensely proud & privileged to represent their constituents at Armed Forces Day. Medway has a strong connection to its rich military heritage, and this years event provided a fantastic opportunity to thank those who serve or have served in

Medway Conservatives Delighted to Support Kent Charity Awards

Councillors David Brake and Barry Kemp, alongside their wives, were delighted to once again attend this year's Kent Charity Awards.  The awards, which are held to recognise those who make the lives of other better, took place at Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone.

Medway Conservatives Appalled at Announcement on Proposed Stroke Services

Following a period of consultation undertaken earlier this year by the NHS in Kent and Medway, Medway Conservatives are horrified and bitterly disappointed at the announcement that it is now proposed that new 24/7 hyper acute stroke services will not be located here in Medway.   The NHS’ revi

Happy St George's Day!

Medway Conservatives would like to wish all in Medway a very happy St George's Day. Councillor David Brake and Mayor David Wildey very much enjoyed joining Medway's Scouting community for their celebrations, which were held yesterday at Rochester Cathedral.

Councillor Wendy Purdy Fighting to Retain Stroke Services at Medway Hospital

Councillor Wendy Purdy, Councillor for Watling ward and Chairman of the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee, along with Councillors Brake, Wildey and other Conservative Group members, has been working tirelessly at every level in order to fight to ensure life saving stroke s

Councillors Supporting Medway Graduates by Attending Ceremony

Councillors David Brake, Barry Kemp and Martin Potter were this week delighted to attend the University of Kent's graduation ceremony, held at Rochester Cathedral. Medway is fortunate to be home to a magnificent university campus, upon which a partnership of