Ashford Borough Council is the local authority for the Borough of Ashford in Kent, England. The council is elected every four years. Since the last boundary changes in 2019, 47 councillors have been elected from 39 wards.

Political control The first election to the council was held in 1973, initially operating as a shadow authority before coming into its powers on 1 April 1974. Political control of the council since 1973 has been held by the following parties: Party in control Years 1973–1976 1976–1979 1979–1983 1983–1995 1995–2003 2003–2022 2022–present

Leadership The leaders of the council since 1999 have been:

Councillor Party From To Paul Clokie 1999 13 May 2010 Paul Bartlett 13 May 2010 9 Nov 2010 Peter Wood 9 Nov 2010 1 Mar 2013 Gerry Clarkson 18 Apr 2013 7 May 2023 Noel Ovenden 30 May 2023

Seat composition

YearConservativeLabourLiberal DemocratsAshford Ind.GreenUKIPIndependents& OthersCouncil controlafter electionLocal government reorganisation; council established (44 seats)1973228104New ward boundaries (49 seats)1976317308197924106091983266809198731610021991297110219951813150031999241110004New ward boundaries (43 seats)200325459000200728284001201130525001201534412011New ward boundaries (47 seats)20192670112012023191109800

Borough result maps

By-election results 1995-1999

2003-2007

2011-2015

The 2014 Wye by-election was triggered by the resignation of Councillor Steve Wright.

2015-2019

The 2016 Beaver by-election was triggered by the resignation of Councillor Jill Britcher.

The 2018 Kennington by-election was triggered by the resignation of Councillor Phil Sims.

2019-2023

The 2019 Downs North by-election was triggered by the death of Councillor Stephen Dehnel.

The 2020 Park Farm North by-election was triggered by the election of Councillor Jo Gideon to the UK Parliament as MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central.

The 2021 Beaver by-election was triggered by the death of Councillor Alex Ward.

The 2021 Downs North by-election was triggered by the resignation of Councillor Charles Dehnel.

The 2021 Highfield by-election was triggered by the death of Councillor Gerald White.

2023-2027

The 2024 Aylesford & East Stour by-election was triggered by the resignation of Councillor Sojan Joseph following their election as MP for Ashford.

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References

External links Ashford Borough Council By-election results