I would like to thank the 10,540 voters who supported the Ashford Independent Candidates in the Borough Council Election last week. This was slightly more than half the number who voted Conservative and more than the number of those who voted for the other Parties combined. Our broad Manifesto had an obvious appeal for residents, as did the special case we made against unwanted and un-needed mass building developments on greenfield sites. Despite the level of popular support, we did not achieve the overall number of seats we wanted, but a powerful statement has been made. Now that the rough and tumble of the election is over, it is our hope that the Council will settle down to the serious business of providing good open and democratic government using all the talents that are available.
Yours sincerely,
Cllr Peter Davison
Leader, Ashford Independents
