Listen Live

New Vote in May

Thursday, 20 March 2025 18:56

By Martin Webber

Two Liberal Democrat Borough Councillors in Tunbridge Wells have resigned and are leaving the council.

Tara Matthews, who was elected to Park Ward last year, is departing. 

Walking and Cycling Champion for the council. He currently represents St John's Ward.

Tara Matthews (pictured below) is a full time Liberal Democrat party worker as she is also 

The deadline to submit nominations for the two wards is in less than two weeks on April 2nd.

The Borough vote would coincide with the Kent County Council elections on May 1st.

Even without the two councillors, the Lib Dems still have a majority on the council.  The Lib Dems now have 20 councillors to the combined opposition of 17 councillors.

Share

More from WEST KENT NEWS

On Air Now Rob Carter 7:00am - 9:00am
Now Playing
You're Still The One Shania Twain
Recently Played
  • This Old Heart Of Mine Rod Stewart & Ronald Isley 8:03
  • Local Weather West Kent Radio 8:02
  • News West Kent Radio 7:59

COMING UP

  • Mid Morning Golden Greats

    9:00am - Noon

    Hits from the 60's to 90's

  • Chris Makey

    Noon - 2:00pm

    Lunch Break sponsored by Arty Farty Retreat

SOCIAL MEDIA