Local government elections 2026 


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Kentish Council election 2026

Enrolment 5,368

Made up of 7 councillors, including 1 mayor and 1 deputy mayor.

Candidate names are listed below in alphabetical order, but they will be rotated on ballot papers.

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Candidates

7 Councillors – 11 candidates

BEGG, LesleySheffield
BLENKHORN, RodneyRailton
COLEMAN, JodiSheffield
CRACK, RossRailton
HABERLE, KateSheffield
HAIGH, SimoneSheffield
HUGHES, TerrySheffield
RICHARDS, PhillipWilmot
RIGGS BARKER, TraceySheffield
ROWSELL, NicholasSheffield
SPRING, JamesSheffield

Mayor – 1 candidate (no ballot required)

HABERLE, KateSheffield

Deputy Mayor – 2 candidates

BLENKHORN, RodneyRailton
RICHARDS, PhillipWilmot


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