Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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David Hayward
Independents for Tunbridge Wells candidate for Pembury & Capel
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.
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
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