Twerps at Large

The new administration at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has rather pomously named itself "The Borough Partnership ". It consists of Liberal Democrat, Tunbridge Wells Alliance and Labour councillors and an Independent from Paddock Wood. In order to accommodate this motley crew the Cabinet has increased in size. More pigs at the trough.

So far we have been regaled with dubious claims concerning the council's finances and now we have the farce of plans to introduce or raise car parking fees without any consultation.  The resulting public storm of protest has ensured the proposals will be put out to public consultation - a classic case of closing the stable door after the horse  has bolted.

What a shambles.  The Borough Partnership started with much public goodwill after years of Tory drift but even the Tories could not have anticipated the speed with which the Partnership has dissipated its support.