Kent

Restore Britain 7, Independent in the Green Party group 1, Better Way Of 1. Known as the 'garden of England', but mostly urban. Economically linked with London and with Channel transport connections.

The Green Party gained Cilftonville from an Independent elected for Reform UK, at a byelection on 9 April. Amelia Randall (Birchington and Rural) moved from UK Independence Party to ‘Better Way Of’ in March 2026. Bill Barrett (Ashford Rural South) moved from Independent to Conservative in March 2026. Seven former Reform UK turned Independent councillors joined Restore Britain in February 2026. Rich Lehmann (Swale East) moved from Green Party to Independent in December 2025 (although remains in the Green Party group).

Next local elections
2029

Election cycle
Full

Local authority type
County

Address
County Hall, Maidstone ME14 1XQ

Phone
01622 671411

Website
http://www.kent.gov.uk/