Before (end of 2000)
Not known.
After (end of 2001)
Not known.
Ward results
Ashford East1 seat
| R. Scott | Conservative | 2,650 ✓ |
| S. Watson | Labour | 2,022 |
| C. Strong | Liberal Democrats | 821 |
| L Burrell | Conservative | 3,082 ✓ |
| J. May | Labour | 1,945 |
| J. Edwards | Liberal Democrats | 1,143 |