Not sure who to vote for in the local elections on the 4th May 2023?
Were you looking for just one independent page with all the links to the different parties and what they stand for. Then you’ve come to the right place!
I’ve done some research and if you’re wondering what the manifestos are for the different political parties, I have a quick guide here. I’m not pushing any party, I’m just posting what google searches brought up for me.
Election of the councillors to Tunbridge Wells Borough Council:
Local council information about the elections:
https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/council/voting-and-elections/future-elections
Which ward am I in?
You’ll need to input your postcode in the rather hard-to-see search box at the top right hand side of the actual map, but it does work:
https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/council/councillors-and-meetings/your-councillors/find-your-borough-councillor
Who is my current councillor?
https://democracy.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/mgFindMember.aspx
Who are the candidates in my voting district?
https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/council/voting-and-elections/elections/may-2023/statements-of-persons-nominated?root_node_selection=443004&search_page_442987_submit_button=View+statement
What are the manifestos of the parties standing in the Tunbridge Wells local elections?
Liberal Democrats:
https://www.twlibdems.org.uk/may_elections_priorities
Alliance:
https://twalliance.com/manifesto/
Labour:
http://www.tunbridgewellslabour.org.uk/tunbridge-wells-labour-local-manifesto-2023/
Conservative:
https://www.tunbridgewellsconservatives.org.uk/our-manifesto
Finding out more information about your candidates:
You can find out more information about your candidates at whocanivotefor.co.uk. Some candidates have even added their own personal websites so you can find out more about them.
Can you provide more information?
Please feel free to email me if you have more information that you can add to this blog!