The Ashford Independents are a local political party based in Ashford, Kent. The group was founded in 2003.[1]
Ashford Independents | |
|---|---|
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| Leader | Noel Ovenden |
| Founded | 6 March 2003 |
| Headquarters | Ashford, Kent |
| Ideology | Localism |
| Colours | Yellow-green |
| Ashford Borough Council | 10 / 47 |
| Website | |
| www | |
Currently, the Ashford Independents form the minority administration of Ashford Borough council with the Green Party.[2]
History
editIn the 2023 Ashford Borough council election, the party won nine seats: two less than at the previous election.[3][4] Their leader, Noel Ovenden, was elected leader of the council, with the support of the Greens. This marked the first time the council hadn't been Conservative led in over 20 years.[2][5]
In May 2024, an independent councillor joined the Ashford Independents, which brought their total to 10 councillors.[6][7]
Manifesto
editThe party has a manifesto, which sets out its policies for the local area:[8]
- Low local rates
- The establishment of a further education college to improve local skills
- Improved building standards for new housing
- Opposition to large developments on greenfield land
- Providing social housing for those who need it
- Improved public transport services
References
edit- ^ "Registration". The Electoral Commission. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Drama as Tories break whip and Independents and Greens take power". Kent Online. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Ashford Borough Council election results on May 5, 2023". www.ashford.gov.uk. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Ashford result - Local Elections 2023". BBC News. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Ashford Borough Council reveals new Cabinet members". www.ashford.gov.uk. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Councils Map | LocalCouncils.co.uk". www.localcouncils.co.uk. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Your Councillors". ashford.moderngov.co.uk. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Manifesto-New". Retrieved 19 July 2024.
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