2008 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council election explained

The 2008 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council in Kent, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative Party stayed in overall control of the council.^[1]

After the election, the composition of the council was:

• Conservative 44
• Liberal Democrat 4^[2]

Election result

The results saw the Conservatives retain control after gaining 3 seats from the Liberal Democrats to have 44 seats compared to 4 for the Liberal Democrats.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tunbridge Wells . 2010-11-21 . BBC News Online.
2. News: Local elections: Results: Voters in the cities and the shires have their say in the ballot box . . 7 . 2008-05-02 .
3. Web site: Tories take control in Maidstone . 2010-11-23 . 2008-05-02 . BBC News Online.