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Councillor Candidate
David Hayward

David Hayward

Independents for Tunbridge Wells candidate for Pembury & Capel

Independents for Tunbridge Wells

Since 2019 it has been my privilege to serve as your councillor for Pembury and now Capel. During that time, I have worked independently and consistently to put local residents first, not party politics. I alone in our ward voted against the, ruinous for Pembury and Capel, Local Plan.

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Previous elections

Pembury & Capel (2024)

Independents for Tunbridge Wells· Elected

Pembury (2023)

Tunbridge Wells Alliance· Elected

Pembury (2019)

Tunbridge Wells Alliance· Elected

Pembury & Capel Ward

Where David fits into things

Tunbridge Wells

Constituency

Pembury & Capel

Ward

David Hayward

David Hayward

Candidate

Pembury & Capel

About the role

The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.

What councillors do

  • Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
  • Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
  • Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
  • Set council budgets and local tax levels

How to influence

  • Attend local council surgeries
  • Write or email about local issues
  • Attend public council meetings
  • Join local community groups

Council

Tunbridge Wells