David Knight
Conservative councillor for Rural Tunbridge Wells
Council: Tunbridge Wells
Term ends: 2 May 2030
1. Protecting our rural ways of life and supporting local businesses 2. Fighting overdevelopment and the lack of enforcement where planning has been refused 3. Lobbying KCC with our pothole petition to make our rural roads safer 4. Campaign to stop the Farmers and family Tax, and the labour governments attack on our rural communities 5. Protect our local environment and support polices that cut carbon emissions in ways that are sustainable for our residents 6. Campaign to help relieve parking, traffic issues as well as improve bus routes and road safety in our villages
Recent election history
Rural Tunbridge Wells (2026)
Conservative · 1,474 votes· Elected
Rural Tunbridge Wells (2024)
Tunbridge Wells Alliance· Elected
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst (2021)
Tunbridge Wells Alliance· Elected
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst (2019)
Independent· Not elected
Contact Information
Where David fits into things
Constituency
David Knight
Councillor
Rural Tunbridge Wells
Thomas Mobbs
Councillor · Rural Tunbridge Wells
Lynne Darrah
Councillor · Rural Tunbridge Wells
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 (LC)