Candidates Confirmed for KCC Elections and TWBC By-elections on 1 May 27 March 2025 / 27 March 2025 by Geoff Mason We’re delighted to confirm our candidates for the Kent County Council Elections as follows: Tunbridge Wells North – Maria Gavin Tunbridge Wells South – Jeremy Clapham Tunbridge Wells East – Kate Sergeant Tunbridge Wells West – Stephanie Gandon Tunbridge Wells Rural – Alasdair Fraser Cranbrook – Helen Yeo In addition, by-elections have been triggered in […] Read more » By-election Kent County Council Local Elections Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
By-Elections in Park and St John’s Wards – Call for Candidates 23 March 2025 by Geoff Mason Following the resignation of two borough councillors, by-elections have been triggered in Tunbridge Wells in Park and St John’s wards. These elections will take place on Thursday, 1 May 2025, presenting a crucial opportunity for us to get our first Green councillor elected to Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. We are looking for passionate and committed candidates […] Read more » By-election Candidates Local Elections Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Kent’s Housing Crisis – The Green Party’s Vision for Affordable Homes 17 February 2025 / 25 February 2025 by Geoff Mason The cost of renting and buying a home in Kent is rising at an alarming rate, placing immense pressure on young working adults and families, particularly those relying on a single income. The latest data reveals the scale of the crisis: Sevenoaks now has the highest rental costs in Kent, with average rents consuming 59% […] Read more » Housing Kent Kent County Council Local Elections Policies Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Devolution White Paper: A Comprehensive Breakdown & Tunbridge Wells Green Party’s Response 5 February 2025 / 5 February 2025 by Geoff Mason A summary of the White Paper The English Devolution White Paper sets out a new framework aiming to redefine the relationship between local and central government in England. It proposes a more integrated and expansive approach to devolved governance, emphasising the creation of Mayoral Strategic Authorities and the reorganisation of local government structures. The government […] Read more » Devolution Kent Kent County Council Tunbridge Wells Borough Council White Paper
KCC Elections Cancelled – Democracy Denied 12 January 2025 / 14 January 2025 by Geoff Mason Tunbridge Wells Green Party is shocked that KCC has voted to cancel the next election. Read more » Kent County Council Local Elections Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Tunbridge Wells Climate Coalition 25 July 2024 / 28 November 2024 by Geoff Mason Climate change is an existential threat to human life, yet the UK government’s climate actions to date have been woefully inadequate. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s Climate Emergency Declaration in 2019 was a clear statement of intent but we need to see further action to back this up. Tunbridge Wells Climate Coalition was formed by Tunbridge […] Read more » Climate Change Climate Emergency Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Conservative & LibDem Coalition Policies led to youth centres closing, lack of care and non-filling of potholes 12 June 2024 / 12 June 2024 by Geoff Mason The Green Party intends to make sure that local councils are properly funded so that will give everybody hope for a fairer Britain. Read more » General Election Manifesto Policies Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
May 2024 Local Election Results 6 May 2024 / 12 June 2024 by Geoff Mason Fantastic results locally in Kent and Sussex where there are now 10 Green Councillors in Maidstone and 9 in Hastings. Read more » Local Elections Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Meet the Candidates for May 2nd – Southborough & Bidborough, Pembury & Capel, Cranbrook Sissinghurst & Frittenden, Paddock Wood, Hawkhurst Sandhurst & Benenden, Rusthall & Speldhurst, Rural Tunbridge Wells 19 April 2024 / 19 April 2024 by Geoff Mason Helen Yeo, Rural Tunbridge Wells: ‘I was fortunate to move back to the area four years ago and I really appreciate how beautiful the landscape is and how important our local communities are. Having worked in the NHS for over a decade, I have seen how societal injustice has had a huge negative impact on […] Read more » Candidates Local Elections Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Meet the Candidates for May 2nd – Sherwood, Park, Culverden, High Brooms, St James’, St John’s, Pantiles 19 April 2024 / 19 April 2024 by Geoff Mason Penny Peerless, Pantiles: ‘I am a local mum and live in the Ramslye part of the Pantiles ward and have also been a Tunbridge Wells resident for over 20 years. I believe passionately in social justice and am a volunteer at the Hygiene Bank which is a grassroots, people-powered charity that distributes personal hygiene and […] Read more » Candidates Local Elections Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
