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Councillors for Folkestone and Hythe

Profile image for CouncillorAdrian Lockwood

Councillor Adrian Lockwood

Leader of the Labour Group; Cllr Adrian Lockwood - East Folkestone East Folkestone Ward Labour

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Highly Recommended

Councillor Adrian Lockwood, Leader of the Labour Group, could influence support for transparency initiatives within the Labour group.

Profile image for CouncillorJim Martin

Councillor Jim Martin

Leader of the Green Group; Cllr Jim Martin - Hythe, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Otterpool Park and Planning Policy Hythe Ward Green

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Highly Recommended

Councillor Jim Martin, Leader of the Green Group, could influence support for transparency initiatives within the Green group.

Profile image for CouncillorMrs Jennifer Hollingsbee

Councillor Mrs Jennifer Hollingsbee

Leader of the Conservative Group; Cllr Jennifer Hollingsbee - North Downs West North Downs West Ward Conservative

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Highly Recommended

Councillor Mrs Jennifer Hollingsbee, Leader of the Conservative Group, could influence support for transparency initiatives within the dominant political group.

Profile image for CouncillorTim Prater

Councillor Tim Prater

Leader of the Liberal Democrat and Independent Group Sandgate and West Folkestone Ward Liberal Democrats

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Councillor Tim Prater, Leader of the Liberal Democrat and Independent Group, could influence support for transparency initiatives within the Liberal Democrat and Independent group.

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Councillor David Godfrey

Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group; Cllr David Godfrey - North Downs East North Downs East Ward Conservative

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Councillor David Godfrey, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group, could influence support for transparency initiatives within the dominant political group.

Profile image for CouncillorLaura Davison

Councillor Laura Davison

Cllr Laura Davison - Folkestone Central Folkestone Central Ward Labour

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Councillor Laura Davison, Deputy Leader of the Labour Group, could influence support for transparency initiatives within the Labour group.

Profile image for CouncillorRebecca Shoob

Councillor Rebecca Shoob

Deputy Leader of the Green Group Cheriton Ward Green

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Councillor Rebecca Shoob, Deputy Leader of the Green Group, could influence support for transparency initiatives within the Green group.

Profile image for CouncillorAbena Akuffo-Kelly

Councillor Abena Akuffo-Kelly

Cllr Abena Akuffo-Kelly - Folkestone Central Folkestone Central Ward Labour

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Profile image for CouncillorAlan Martin

Councillor Alan Martin

Cllr Alan Martin - Walland and Dengemarsh Walland and Denge Marsh Ward Conservative

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Profile image for CouncillorAnita Jones

Councillor Anita Jones

Cllr Anita Jones - Hythe Hythe Ward Green

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Profile image for CouncillorBelinda Walker

Councillor Belinda Walker

Broadmead Ward Labour and Co-operative Party

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Councillor Bridget Chapman

Cllr Bridget Chapman - Folkestone Harbour Folkestone Harbour Ward Independent

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Profile image for CouncillorClive Goddard

Councillor Clive Goddard

Cllr Clive Goddard - Walland and Dengemarsh Walland and Denge Marsh Ward Conservative

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Profile image for CouncillorConnor McConville

Councillor Connor McConville

Cabinet Member for Assets and Local Government Reorganisation, Cllr Connor McConville - East Folkestone East Folkestone Ward Independent

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Profile image for CouncillorDavid Wimble

Councillor David Wimble

New Romney Ward Reform UK

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Profile image for CouncillorElaine Martin

Councillor Elaine Martin

Cllr Elaine Martin- North Downs West North Downs West Ward Green

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Profile image for CouncillorGary Fuller

Councillor Gary Fuller

Cabinet Member for Resident engagement and accountability, Cllr Gary Fuller - Sandgate and West Folkestone Sandgate and West Folkestone Ward Liberal Democrats

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Profile image for CouncillorJackie Meade

Councillor Jackie Meade

East Folkestone Ward Labour

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Profile image for CouncillorJames Butcher

Councillor James Butcher

Cabinet Member for Place Plan, Heritage, Tourism and District Economy, Cllr James Butcher - North Downs East North Downs East Ward Green

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Profile image for CouncillorJeremy Speakman

Councillor Jeremy Speakman

Hythe Rural Ward Green

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Profile image for CouncillorJohn Wing

Councillor John Wing

Hythe Rural Ward Green

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Profile image for CouncillorLiz McShane

Councillor Liz McShane

Folkestone Central Ward Labour

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Profile image for CouncillorMike Blakemore

Councillor Mike Blakemore

Cabinet Member for Community and Collaboration, Cllr Mike Blakemore - Cheriton Cheriton Ward Green

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Profile image for CouncillorNicola Keen

Councillor Nicola Keen

Deputy Leader of the Labour Group; Cllr Nicola Keen - Folkestone Harbour Folkestone Harbour Ward Labour

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Profile image for CouncillorPaul Thomas

Councillor Paul Thomas

New Romney Ward Independent

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Profile image for CouncillorPolly Blakemore

Councillor Polly Blakemore

Cabinet Member for Transport, Regulatory Services and Building Control, Cllr Polly Blakemore - Cheriton Cheriton Ward Green

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Profile image for CouncillorRich Holgate

Councillor Rich Holgate

Cllr Rich Holgate - Hythe Hythe Ward Green

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Profile image for CouncillorStephen Scoffham

Councillor Stephen Scoffham

North Downs East Ward Green

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Profile image for CouncillorTony Cooper

Councillor Tony Cooper

Cllr Tony Cooper - Romney Marsh, Vice-Chair of the Council Romney Marsh Ward Labour and Co-operative Party

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Profile image for CouncillorTony Hills

Councillor Tony Hills

Romney Marsh Ward Conservative

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