Ashford Independents | |
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| Leader | Noel Ovenden |
| Founded | 6 March 2003; 22 years ago (2003-03-06) |
| Headquarters | Ashford,Kent |
| Ideology | Localism |
| Colours | Yellow-green |
| Ashford Borough Council | 10 / 47 |
| Website | |
| www | |
TheAshford Independents are a localpolitical party based inAshford, Kent. The group was founded in 2003.[1]
Currently, the Ashford Independents form the minority administration ofAshford Borough council with theGreen Party.[2]
In the2023 Ashford Borough council election, the party won nine seats: two less than at the previous election.[3][4] Their leader, Noel Ovenden, was elected leader of the council, with the support of the Greens. This marked the first time the council hadn't beenConservative led in over 20 years.[2][5]
In May 2024, anindependent councillor joined the Ashford Independents, which brought their total to 10 councillors.[6][7]
The party has a manifesto, which sets out its policies for the local area:[8]
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