The borough council election is hotting up. The UKIP candidate has been 'pressing the flesh' in the High Street and with the current anti-EU sentiment could do well. Not well enough to win I believe, but he could draw votes from the Conservatives as happened in the recent Pembury by-election and let the Liberal Democrats slip into first place - ironic in view of the Liberal Democrats being the most pro-EU party.
The Liberal Democrat candidate is a local publican and a member of a well-known Rusthall family. Should do well, although I have yet to see his election address.
What is of particular interest is that in 2012 the Conservative candidate will be the current Leader of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. A Conservative loss in 2011 in Rusthall should concentrate his mind!
The parish council election is fascinating. A very good mix of candidates - wide age range, varied experience and differing opinions on priorities for the new council. I have selected the 9 candidates I shall be voting for from the field of 14. Wonder if my selection will all win through?
I have served on a parish council and attended meetings of numerous parish councils over the years. I cannot help but feel that the candidates' expectations of what a parish council can achieve are somewhat optimistic, but good luck to them.
KENT COMMUNITY ACTIVIST: acerbic, carping, caustic, curmudgeonly,critical, cynical, grumpy, moaning, sardonic and plain speaking.
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