The recent by-election success of the Liberal Democrats in Pembury has set the political pulse racing in Tunbridge Wells, at least within the political parties. The electorate is maintaining its stoicism in the face of the political onslaught.
UKIP has announced it is to contest ten seats and expects to win one. The Lib Dems are confident of further success. The Leader of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council claims the Pembury result is a 'blip' and that all will be well with the Tory vote in May.
Whatever the result, the Conservatives will retain control of the council with a comfortable majority. They have plenty of time to recover.
It will be interesting to read the policies put forward by the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats at the election. Will either party make a commitment to press on with the regeneration the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells so badly needs? Somehow I doubt it.
KENT COMMUNITY ACTIVIST: acerbic, carping, caustic, curmudgeonly,critical, cynical, grumpy, moaning, sardonic and plain speaking.
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