Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is the local authority for the Borough of Tunbridge Wells.

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Type
Type
History
Founded1 April 1974
Leadership
Mayor
Chris Woodward[1]
Leader of the Council
Tom Dawlings[2], Conservative
Chief Executive
William Benson[3]
Structure
Seats48 councillors
Political groups
Administration (23)[4]
  Conservative (23)
Opposition (25)
  Liberal Democrats (13)
  Tunbridge Wells Alliance (6)
  Labour (5)
  Independent (1)
Elections
First past the post
Last election
6 May 2021
Next election
5 May 2022
Meeting place
Tunbridge Wells Town Hall
Website
www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk

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 8 May 2021, the council is under No Overall Control (NOC).[6]

References
  1. "Councillor details - Councillor Chris Woodward". democracy.tunbridgewells.gov.uk. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  2. "Councillor details - Councillor Tom Dawlings". democracy.tunbridgewells.gov.uk. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  3. "Chief officers". tunbridgewells.gov.uk. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  4. "Tunbridge Wells Borough Council". BBC News. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  5. "Member Index". Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  6. "Conservatives lose overall control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council". Kent Online. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
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