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Councillor Candidate
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John Spence

Reform UK candidate for Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

Reform UK
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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