The political make-up of the council is as follows:

• Conservative – 28 seats
• Liberal Democrat – 8 seats
• Ashford Independent – 3 seats
• Labour – 2 seats
• Independent – 2 seat 

Council Leaders

The Worshipful The Mayor - Cllr. J S Link
Deputy Mayor - Cllr. J Holland

Leader of the Council - Cllr. P N Clokie OBE
Deputy Leader of the Council - Cllr. P W Bartlett 

Party Group Leaders

Leader of the Conservative Group  - Cllr. P N Clokie OBE
Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group - Cllr. R K Davidson

Leader of the Ashford Independent Group - Cllr. P R Davison

Leader of the Labour Group - Cllr. A Wells

Leader of the Independent Group - Cllr. D Smith 

Party Group Deputy Leaders

Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group - Cllr. P W Bartlett 

Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group - Cllr. R Packham

Deputy Leader of the Ashford Independent Group - Cllr. P Laughton

Deputy Leader of the Labour Group - Cllr. B Naughton

Deputy Leader of the Independent Group - Cllr. J Holland 

Who's My Councillor?

If you know the name of your councillor, then you can discover more information by selecting their name below. If you aren't sure, simply search by ward, village or parish. For information about Parish Clerks view our Town and Parish Clerks webpage.

Councillor Complaints

If you are concerned about the conduct of Ashford Borough Councillors or parish or town councillors within the Ashford area you may make a complaint directly to Ashford Borough Council provided the complaint relates to conduct which is or may be a breach of the councillor code of conduct.  For more information view our councillor complaints webpage.