Goudhurst, Kent, UK

Borough Councillor for Rural Tunbridge Wells

Brenchley, Goudhurst, Horsmonden, Lamberhurst and Matfield

Top Priorities

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  1. Protecting our rural ways of life and supporting local businesses

  2. Fighting overdevelopment and the lack of enforcement where planning has been refused

  3. Lobbying KCC with our pot holes petition to make our rural roads safer, sign our petition here

  4. Campaign to stop the Farmers and family Tax, and the labour governments attack on our rural communities

  5. Protect our local environment and support polices that cut carbon emissions in ways that are sustainable for our residents

  6. Campaign to help relieve parking, traffic issues as well as improve bus routes and road safety in our villages

See and download my 7th May 2026 campaign leaflet here

What do our residents say?

  • "...thanks again David for all your efforts for the village on this, it’s why we voted for you and I think I can say you’re probably the only elected official in a western democracy at the moment who’s actually delivering on their promises!"

  • "Thanks for all the hard work on this you may have just transformed our lives!"

  • “Dear David, Thank you so much for your hard and continued work on this project, which is much appreciated by so many in the village…."

  • “David, people are pleased that you’re actually delivering on a promise!” - Natasha, Kilndown​

  • "David, Great work. Thanks you for all the hard work that you’ve put in to get us this far. Very much appreciated...."

  • "...Thank you so much for all of your hard work on this project. It really will make such a difference to our rural community!"

  • "...Thank you very much David, for your efforts to get this organised. It is obvious how important this is now let alone how important it is going to be in the coming years so it is fantastic that we have somebody pushing for this – it is very much appreciated."

  • "Well done for your energy and commitment to seeing the project through and operating the Levers of Power. Thank you..."

  • "Your help is much appreciated - we are very lucky to have you on board as our Councillor."