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    Kent: 2025 local elections

    70 wards with results. Council page

    Before (end of 2024) (81 seats, Open Council Data)

    Conservative 59 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 6 · Green 5 · Other 4

    After (end of 2025) (81 seats, Open Council Data)

    Reform UK 56 · Liberal Democrats 12 · Conservative 6 · Green 5 · Labour 2

    Ward results

    Ashford Central1 seat · turnout 35.0%
    Pamela Ann WilliamsReform UK1,939 ✓
    Paul BartlettConservative993
    Diccon SpainLabour905
    Steve SittonGreen723
    Valerie Charlotte MbaliLiberal Democrats235
    Ashford East1 seat · turnout 35.2%
    Dean Edward BurnsReform UK1,965 ✓
    Steve CampkinGreen1,725
    Matthew James BridgerConservative447
    Reena MathewLabour443
    Jacquie StampLiberal Democrats153
    Ashford Rural East1 seat · turnout 40.3%
    Brian Philip CollinsReform UK2,260 ✓
    Paul MarshGreen1,381
    Gideon J. Ms.Conservative1,204
    Xanthe RoeLabour434
    Caroline Mary Anne KnightLiberal Democrats412
    Ashford Rural South1 seat · turnout 35.9%
    Bill BarrettReform UK2,471 ✓
    Heather Angela HaywardAshford Independent1,047
    David Patrick John RobeyConservative859
    Simon TurpLabour459
    Christopher GraylingLiberal Democrats356
    Ashford Rural West1 seat · turnout 36.6%
    Jeremy EustaceReform UK2,195 ✓
    Clair BellConservative1,784
    Vanessa Lucey HutchinsonGreen539
    Tania GauderLabour485
    Adrian John Gee-TurnerLiberal Democrats355
    Matthew PeachAshford Independent256
    Ashford South1 seat · turnout 26.7%
    Nick WibberleyReform UK1,794 ✓
    Brendan ChiltonLabour902
    Jac WoodConservative417
    Gwen Stacy ProtheroeGreen387
    Garry HarrisonLiberal Democrats249
    Birchington and Rural2 seats · turnout 31.8%
    Luke Peter EvansReform UK3,766 ✓
    Amelia RandallReform UK3,245 ✓
    Phil FellowsConservative2,595
    Derek Morris Crow-BrownConservative2,521
    Will JarmanGreen1,035
    Bryan John HarrodLabour1,016
    Laurie Lourette Karina HudsonLabour966
    Fi O'ConnorGreen841
    Deborah Jane HolmesLiberal Democrats609
    Rachel Helen MummeryLiberal Democrats512
    Broadstairs1 seat · turnout 40.8%
    John Graham FinchReform UK1,947 ✓
    Mike GarnerGreen1,462
    Joanne BrightLabour1,196
    Charlie LeysConservative1,058
    Claire GoldfinchLiberal Democrats198
    Canterbury City North1 seat · turnout 37.8%
    Alister John BradyLabour1,727 ✓
    Alex RickettsLiberal Democrats1,630 ✓
    Dirk RossReform UK1,466
    Hilary Jane ScottConservative983
    George Henry Mills SpenceReform UK940
    Peter CampbellGreen561
    Owen John Vanstone-HallamLabour433
    Maggs MacKechnieLiberal Democrats428
    Arjan George Singh TaylorConservative385
    Michael BaxGreen352
    Canterbury City South1 seat · turnout 35.5%
    Mike SoleLiberal Democrats3,017 ✓
    Connie NolanLabour1,776 ✓
    Colin Gerald SpoonerReform UK1,232
    Kieran MishchukReform UK942
    Stephen PeckhamGreen722
    Daniel George SmytheConservative598
    Eleo BerceanuLiberal Democrats514
    John David Arthur HippisleyConservative409
    Jasmin Dallos-ForemanLabour372
    Henry StantonGreen331
    Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East1 seat · turnout 40.9%
    Tim PraterLiberal Democrats2,051 ✓
    Gary BurtonReform UK1,987
    Rory LoveConservative973
    Momtaz KhanomGreen595
    Alex DaviesLabour428
    Cliftonville1 seat · turnout 33.6%
    Daniel Colin TaylorReform UK1,922 ✓
    Peter MousleyLabour1,055
    Lesley GameConservative942
    Samuel RobertsGreen576
    Mo ShafaeiLiberal Democrats147
    Ian DriverIndependent143
    Cranbrook1 seat · turnout 35.6%
    Claudine RussellConservative1,442 ✓
    Lucie GavrilovaReform UK1,425
    Ellen NevilleTunbridge Wells Alliance1,107
    Vivian WidgeryLiberal Democrats426
    Helen Claire YeoGreen384
    Greg HolderLabour187
    Dan LittlechildIndependents for Tunbridge Wells66
    Dartford East1 seat · turnout 27.1%
    Ryan Andrew WatersReform UK1,591 ✓
    Danny NicklenConservative963
    Darren Anthony PoveyLabour682
    Julian Patrick HoodGreen310
    Dartford North East1 seat · turnout 26.9%
    Ben FryerReform UK1,514 ✓
    Kelly GrehanLabour1,186
    Clement QuaqumeyConservative939
    Laura EdieGreen552
    Dartford Rural1 seat · turnout 35.8%
    Michael David BrownReform UK2,086 ✓
    Jeremy KiteConservative1,786
    Catherine Mary StaffordLabour442
    Alastair HumphreysGreen215
    Russell JoyceHeritage Party31
    Dartford West1 seat · turnout 30.3%
    Beverley FordhamReform UK1,615 ✓
    Richard WellsConservative1,457
    Bachchu Kailash KainiLabour875
    Lewis Stuart GlynnGreen394
    Deal and Walmer2 seats · turnout 37.5%
    Chris BurwashReform UK3,317 ✓
    Martin PaulReform UK3,143 ✓
    Clair HawkinsLabour2,786
    Christine Lilian OliverGreen1,895
    Trevor Antony BondConservative1,845
    Michael NeeLabour1,781
    Dan FriendConservative1,480
    John Francis GoslingLiberal Democrats873
    Howard William EvansLiberal Democrats507
    Dover North1 seat · turnout 37.7%
    Bridget Anne PorterReform UK2,041 ✓
    Stephen ManionConservative987
    Jan Swan GrayLabour721
    Sarah Waite-GleaveGreen583
    Bob HopeLiberal Democrats312
    Sylvia Jean Laidlow-PetersenHeritage Party33
    Dover Town2 seats · turnout 27.9%
    James DefriendReform UK3,650 ✓
    Albert ThorpReform UK3,322 ✓
    Bekah DawesLabour1,403
    Gordon CowanLabour1,348
    Liz HayesGreen900
    Oliver RichardsonConservative823
    Peter David JullConservative798
    Ryan Matthew John GrimesLiberal Democrats523
    Adrian Anthony Walker-SmithLiberal Democrats481
    Nigel John CollorIndependent466
    Dover West1 seat · turnout 39.0%
    Paul John KingReform UK2,482 ✓
    David BeaneyConservative1,176
    Janet KemberLabour685
    Nicolas ShreadGreen443
    Philip JamesLiberal Democrats338
    Elham Valley1 seat · turnout 41.2%
    Christopher HespeReform UK2,522 ✓
    Jim MartinGreen1,439
    Sarah RichardsonConservative1,120
    Emily NewingLiberal Democrats376
    Mason Henry CollenLabour333
    Faversham1 seat · turnout 38.8%
    Antony HookLiberal Democrats2,750 ✓
    Jess David ValentineReform UK1,620
    Rob CrayfordLabour707
    Carol Ann GoathamGreen691
    Ben FisherConservative541
    Folkestone East1 seat · turnout 31.3%
    Mary LawesReform UK1,712 ✓
    Jackie MeadeLabour1,076
    Kieran LeighConservative513
    Marianne BrettGreen509
    Tom McNeiceLiberal Democrats233
    Steve LawsHomeland Party50
    Max Lionel HessThe Socialist Party of Great Britain38
    Folkestone West1 seat · turnout 36.2%
    John BakerReform UK1,748 ✓
    Adrian LockwoodLabour1,152
    Rebecca ShoobGreen996
    Dylan JeffreyConservative852
    Matthew HorroxLiberal Democrats414
    Andy ThomasThe Socialist Party of Great Britain47
    Georgia Louise FosterReform UK3,721 ✓
    Garry Graham SturleyReform UK3,518 ✓
    Iris Mary SmithConservative1,729
    Deborah CroxtonLabour1,692
    John Patrick BurdenLabour1,661
    Deepak PandaConservative1,629
    Rebecca Drake HopkinsGreen1,047
    Stephen PorterGreen751
    Gravesham Rural1 seat · turnout 38.0%
    Diane MortonReform UK2,591 ✓
    Jordan MeadeConservative1,993
    Harriet Olivia Kerry HowesLabour546
    John Richard DeathLiberal Democrats367
    Danny ScottGreen309
    Herne Bay East1 seat · turnout 36.9%
    Paul David ChamberlainReform UK1,935 ✓
    Dan WatkinsConservative1,597
    Lawrence James Murray CoomberLabour969
    Nicole Marie DavidGreen382
    Yvonne HawkinsLiberal Democrats280
    Herne Village and Sturry1 seat · turnout 33.0%
    Mark Francis MulvihillReform UK2,239 ✓
    Louise Nicole Harvey-QuirkeConservative1,568
    Dave WilsonLabour607
    Jessie MillnerGreen486
    Derek Stephen MaslinLiberal Democrats482
    Hythe West1 seat · turnout 42.7%
    Peter Andrew OsborneReform UK2,421 ✓
    Roy SmithGreen1,563
    Sean McKirdyConservative870
    Christian PerryLabour326
    John StokesLiberal Democrats254
    Andy WeatherheadIndependent136
    Maidstone Central2 seats · turnout 31.1%
    Oliver BradshawReform UK2,477 ✓
    Stuart JefferyGreen2,373 ✓
    Peter Stephen JarvisReform UK2,372
    Stanley ForecastConservative2,299
    Rachel RodwellGreen2,151
    Tom CannonConservative2,034
    Chris PassmoreLiberal Democrats2,026
    Tony HarwoodLiberal Democrats1,782
    Derek SwanLabour612
    Joanna WilkinsonLabour524
    Maidstone North East1 seat · turnout 30.7%
    Geoffrey SammeLiberal Democrats1,637 ✓
    Mark Edward JohnsonReform UK1,554
    Michelle HastieConservative720
    Allison Juliet SweetmanGreen384
    Dan WilkinsonLabour320
    Maidstone Rural East1 seat · turnout 39.1%
    Sarah Elizabeth EmbersonReform UK2,709 ✓
    Shellina PrendergastConservative1,700
    Callum George SweetmanGreen719
    Sam Michael BurrowsLiberal Democrats435
    Carter Evan PowellLabour375
    Simon BennettHomeland Party64
    Maidstone Rural North1 seat · turnout 32.7%
    Spencer Anthony DixonReform UK1,697 ✓
    Paul Benedict Crossland CarterConservative1,233
    Stephen ThompsonGreen1,092
    Clive EnglishLiberal Democrats471
    Ryan SlaughterLabour261
    Sean David TurnerHeritage Party57
    Maidstone Rural South1 seat · turnout 34.1%
    Brian BlackReform UK1,874 ✓
    Lottie Parfitt-ReidConservative1,818
    Derek Roy EagleGreen600
    Rory Lewis Frederick SilkinLabour493
    Dinesh KhadkaLiberal Democrats429
    Maidstone Rural West1 seat · turnout 36.9%
    Robert FordReform UK1,854 ✓
    Simon WebbConservative1,230
    Julie ReadGreen974
    Simon WalesLiberal Democrats772
    Oliver George WorsfoldLabour169
    Maidstone South1 seat · turnout 32.8%
    Paul ThomasReform UK1,803 ✓
    Brian Eugene ClarkLiberal Democrats1,729
    Darcy May RotherhamConservative450
    Maureen CleatorLabour315
    Benjamin Augustus PottsGreen181
    Gill ButlerIndependent70
    Maidstone South East1 seat · turnout 23.8%
    Linden Mary KemkaranReform UK1,689 ✓
    Richard George ChessonConservative546
    David NaghiLiberal Democrats361
    Tim OladimejiLabour347
    Caroline Anita RicherGreen279
    Lawrence RustemBritish Democratic Party70
    Malling Central1 seat · turnout 33.1%
    Trudy DeanLiberal Democrats2,398 ✓
    Kevin Michael BradyReform UK1,284
    Luke ChapmanConservative356
    Sarah Rosalind PalmerLabour133
    Isla Finley ArnoldGreen115
    Afua Kesewa Kissiedu AkotoIndependent8
    Malling North1 seat · turnout 32.2%
    Dodger SianReform UK1,755 ✓
    Robin Patrick BettsConservative1,332
    Paul Michael HickmottLabour808
    Kate O'SheaLiberal Democrats712
    Matt BroadleyGreen192
    Malling North East1 seat · turnout 32.3%
    Andrew Malcolm KennedyConservative2,290 ✓
    Stephen Charles DeanReform UK1,684
    James CoxLiberal Democrats477
    Angus Graeme BennisonLabour411
    Thomas ShelleyGreen323
    Malling Rural East1 seat · turnout 33.6%
    Sarah Anne HudsonConservative2,140 ✓
    Helen BrownReform UK1,538
    David John NichollsGreen732
    Timothy BishopLiberal Democrats374
    Jack TyrrellLabour244
    Malling West1 seat · turnout 36.1%
    Harry RaynerConservative2,162 ✓
    Callum John WrightonReform UK1,206
    Sam GallonGreen626
    Christopher James ScottLiberal Democrats438
    Kathleen Maria GarlickLabour315
    Margate1 seat · turnout 24.4%
    Jamie HendersonReform UK1,332 ✓
    Jack PackmanLabour1,099
    Barry Harvey LewisIndependent629
    Marc Lee RattiganConservative333
    Matthew Stuart BrownLiberal Democrats236
    Northfleet and Gravesend West2 seats · turnout 24.7%
    Matthew MoatReform UK3,237 ✓
    Sharon Ann RootsReform UK3,074 ✓
    Karina O'MalleyLabour2,195
    Narinderjit ThandiLabour2,125
    Gary John HardingConservative1,512
    Frank WardleConservative1,330
    James EagleGreen716
    Martin James WilsonGreen578
    Ukonu Elisha ObasiLiberal Democrats316
    Ramsgate2 seats · turnout 29.9%
    Trevor ShonkReform UK3,939 ✓
    Terry MoleReform UK3,781 ✓
    Rebecca WingGreen2,634
    Thea BarrettGreen2,276
    Claire HeddermanLabour1,807
    Helen Elizabeth WhiteheadLabour1,663
    John William DavisConservative1,041
    Barry MannersConservative885
    Jeremy Ian De RoseLiberal Democrats374
    Harry GoldfinchLiberal Democrats371
    Romney Marsh1 seat · turnout 40.8%
    David WimbleReform UK3,903 ✓
    Tony HillsConservative978
    Tony CooperLabour555
    Malcolm WatkinsonGreen443
    Gary FullerLiberal Democrats258
    Sandwich1 seat · turnout 38.3%
    Peter Kenneth EvansReform UK1,742 ✓
    Susan ChandlerConservative1,726
    Martyn Harry PenningtonLiberal Democrats652
    Amy Elizabeth PriceLabour561
    Pete FindleyGreen519
    Sevenoaks North and Darent Valley1 seat · turnout 36.4%
    Marc LogenReform UK2,133 ✓
    Roger William GoughConservative1,945
    Adam DurbabaLiberal Democrats1,103
    Michael BarkerGreen387
    Ben DaviesLabour263
    Sevenoaks Rural North East1 seat · turnout 38.3%
    Maxine FothergillReform UK2,259 ✓
    Penny ColeConservative1,699
    Laura ManstonGreen1,080
    Claire Katy FoxLabour241
    Lise Shay MichaelidesLiberal Democrats146
    Sevenoaks Rural South1 seat · turnout 31.4%
    Robert MayallReform UK1,172 ✓
    Ian ButcherConservative1,058
    Juliet TownsendGreen784
    Matt OliverLabour774
    Helen HobhouseLiberal Democrats570
    Sevenoaks Town1 seat · turnout 36.2%
    Richard StreatfeildLiberal Democrats2,510 ✓
    Jon LondonConservative1,662
    Luke Daniel KnottReform UK929
    Paul Francis WhartonGreen199
    Theodore MichaelLabour186
    Sevenoaks West1 seat · turnout 37.2%
    Nigel Edward Staddon WilliamsConservative1,983 ✓
    Sandra RobinsonLiberal Democrats1,659
    Steve BassiReform UK1,616
    Neil ProudfootLabour274
    Robert Edward RoystonGreen209
    Sheppey2 seats · turnout 28.0%
    Maxwell Stanley HarrisonReform UK5,060 ✓
    Isabella Kathleen KempReform UK4,605 ✓
    Elliott Matthew JayesSwale Independents1,625
    Mike WhitingIndependent1,557
    Andy BoothConservative1,169
    Mark TuckerConservative1,039
    Dolley Jean WoosterLabour851
    Hayden BrawnLabour693
    Sam BanksGreen513
    Linda Ann BrinklowLiberal Democrats391
    Frances Elizabeth StenningsLiberal Democrats160
    Sittingbourne North1 seat · turnout 23.2%
    Chris PalmerReform UK1,885 ✓
    Ashley WiseLabour758
    Michael Rodger DendorConservative485
    Derek William CarnellSwale Independents357
    Stephen Arthur DaveyGreen236
    Mary ZengLiberal Democrats155
    Sittingbourne South1 seat · turnout 32.3%
    Paul William WebbReform UK1,735 ✓
    Tom LeeSwale Independents1,281
    Thomas LeemingConservative620
    Karen Anne WatsonLabour495
    Lisa Jane EadesGreen205
    Alexander StenningsLiberal Democrats201
    Swale East1 seat · turnout 39.2%
    Rich LehmannGreen1,976 ✓
    Ryan KidbyReform UK1,755
    Julien SpeedConservative1,318
    Charles GibsonLiberal Democrats269
    Frances RehalLabour236
    Swale West1 seat · turnout 32.3%
    Richard PalmerReform UK2,550 ✓
    Mike BaldockSwale Independents1,820
    James HogbenConservative565
    Chrystabel Nhyiraba AppiahLabour329
    Marc Justin WilsonLiberal Democrats234
    Swanley1 seat · turnout 26.8%
    Dean Anthony TruderReform UK1,780 ✓
    Perry ColeConservative1,528
    Jackie GriffithsLabour483
    Tristan WardLiberal Democrats258
    Mike YoungGreen156
    Swanscombe and Greenhithe1 seat · turnout 26.3%
    Thomas MallonReform UK1,245 ✓
    Claire PearceLabour747
    Tanumoy TalukderConservative678
    Dawn Margaret JohnstonSwanscombe and Greenhithe Residents' Association641
    Karen LynchGreen158
    Tenterden1 seat · turnout 38.6%
    Wayne ChapmanReform UK2,130 ✓
    Neil BellConservative1,918
    David WardLabour533
    Guy PullenGreen476
    Alexander John CoxallLiberal Democrats394
    Martin Gordon ChambersHeritage Party75
    Tonbridge2 seats
    Mark Antony James HoodGreen5,415 ✓
    Paul Andrew SteptoGreen4,533 ✓
    Matt BottenReform UK2,355
    Jennifer Sandra Elizabeth LewisConservative2,188
    Frixos Glafcos TombolisConservative2,025
    Gary Paul LongleyReform UK1,856
    Frances Annabel HoskinsLiberal Democrats997
    Garry Christopher BridgeLiberal Democrats651
    Callum Ryan LakeLabour433
    Catherine Moyra TukeLabour305
    Tunbridge Wells East1 seat · turnout 31.8%
    Colin Michael SeftonLiberal Democrats1,690 ✓
    Andrew HobartConservative950
    Kris NiewolskiReform UK922
    Suzanne WakemanIndependents for Tunbridge Wells375
    Alan James BullionLabour302
    Kate SergeantGreen271
    Paul Motaz JohnsonTunbridge Wells Alliance75
    Tunbridge Wells North1 seat · turnout 34.2%
    Mark Strafford EllisLiberal Democrats2,026 ✓
    Chris HoareReform UK1,071
    Vivek GautamConservative614
    Tom ConnollyLabour571
    Maria GavinGreen329
    Kit Hawes-WebbTunbridge Wells Alliance87
    Joe DoreIndependents for Tunbridge Wells70
    Tunbridge Wells Rural1 seat · turnout 37.5%
    Mark MundayLiberal Democrats1,767 ✓
    Oliver KinkadeReform UK1,500
    Sarah Ann HamiltonConservative1,276
    Andrea FraserGreen272
    Anne MuskerLabour141
    Alison Valda WebsterTunbridge Wells Alliance81
    Libby RichardsonIndependents for Tunbridge Wells41
    Tunbridge Wells South1 seat · turnout 37.5%
    Martin Dale BriceLiberal Democrats2,001 ✓
    John SpenceReform UK1,044
    Sedat ZorbaConservative1,031
    Jeremy Audsley ClaphamGreen525
    Nick PopeTunbridge Wells Alliance458
    Kate McAlpineLabour257
    Tunbridge Wells West1 seat · turnout 37.4%
    John Joseph MorelandLiberal Democrats1,869 ✓
    Richard LongConservative1,400
    Rob GrindleyReform UK906
    Janice SharrattLabour591
    Stephanie Teresa GandonGreen345
    Clare Lorraine EscombeTunbridge Wells Alliance160
    David James KainIndependents for Tunbridge Wells47
    Whitstable East and Herne Bay West1 seat · turnout 38.5%
    Adrian John KibbleReform UK2,062 ✓
    Neil BakerConservative1,502
    Andy DavidsonLabour868
    Andrew HarveyGreen668
    Nick ParryLiberal Democrats292
    Joshua Dawson-O'DonnellIndependent49
    Whitstable West1 seat · turnout 42.3%
    Stuart HeaverGreen2,097 ✓
    Babychan ThomasReform UK1,841
    Chris CornellLabour1,422
    Grace PagetConservative545
    Christopher Joslin PalmerLiberal Democrats145
    Gary Alfred BlanfordHeritage Party27
    Wilmington1 seat · turnout 32.6%
    Alan CecilReform UK1,946 ✓
    Av SandhuConservative1,547
    Alina VaduvaLabour492
    Georgina TurnerGreen190
    Diane GoughLiberal Democrats157