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Find your electionBack to Tunbridge WellsLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Tunbridge Wells South (2025)
Reform UK· Not elected
Park (2025)
Reform UK· Not elected
Pantiles (2024)
Reform UK· Not elected
Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Ward
Where John fits into things
Tunbridge Wells
Constituency
Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
Ward
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John Spence
Candidate
Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
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