Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | |
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History | |
Founded | 1 April 1974 |
Leadership | |
Mayor | Chris Woodward[1] |
Leader of the Council | Tom Dawlings[2], Conservative |
Chief Executive | William Benson[3] |
Structure | |
Seats | 48 councillors |
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Elections | |
First past the post | |
Last election | 6 May 2021 |
Next election | 5 May 2022 |
Meeting place | |
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Tunbridge Wells Town Hall | |
Website | |
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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is the local authority for the Borough of Tunbridge Wells.
The Council is composed of 48 councillors representing 20 wards across the borough.[5] Eight wards are within Royal Tunbridge Wells itself: Broadwater, Culverden; Pantiles & St Marks; Park; Rusthall; Sherwood & St John's and St. James. The remainder are rural wards covering the other main towns and villages.
Political control[]
The Tunbridge Wells Alliance was formed to oppose the Council's proposed Calverley Square redevelopment. As of 8th May 2021, the council is under No Overall Control (NOC). [6]
References[]
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor Chris Woodward". democracy.tunbridgewells.gov.uk. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor Tom Dawlings". democracy.tunbridgewells.gov.uk. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Chief officers". tunbridgewells.gov.uk. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Tunbridge Wells Borough Council". BBC News. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Member Index". Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "Conservatives lose overall control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council". Kent Online. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
Categories:
- Local authorities in Kent
- Borough of Tunbridge Wells
- Non-metropolitan district councils of England