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Ashford Independent · Bircholt ward · Ashford Borough Council
Attendance
92%
Meetings
33 of 36
Council Rank
11th of 47
Council Average
77%
Comparison
vs. Council Average
+15%
vs. Ashford Independent Average (9 councillors)
+9%
Attendance Trend
Monthly attendance breakdown over time
Present
Absent
Expected
Council average
Summary
- Name
- Simon Betty
- Party
- Ashford Independent
- Ward
- Bircholt
- Council
- Ashford Borough Council
- Attendance
- 92% (33 of 36 meetings)
- Rank
- 11th of 47 councillors in Ashford Borough Council
- Phone
- 07525 591106
- In office since
- 09/05/2023
- Committees
- Cabinet
- Council
- Planning Committee
- Trading and Enterprise Board
- Official Profile
- View on council website
Election Results
1 election on record
| Election | Date | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local - Borough and Parish Elections, 04/05/2023 | 4th May, 2023 | 294 | 32% | Elected |
Meeting History
Showing 19 meetings
| Date | Meeting | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 18/02/2026 | Planning Committee | Expected |
| 12/02/2026 | Cabinet | Absent |
| 21/01/2026 | Planning Committee | Present |
| 08/01/2026 | Cabinet | Present |
| 18/12/2025 | Council | Present |
| 17/12/2025 | Planning Committee | Present |
| 11/12/2025 | Cabinet | Present |
| 27/11/2025 | Council | Present |
| 27/11/2025 | Cabinet | Present |
| 25/11/2025 | Trading and Enterprise Board | Present |
| 19/11/2025 | Planning Committee | Present |
| 13/11/2025 | Cabinet | Present |
| 28/10/2025 | Overview and Scrutiny Committee | In Attendance |
| 21/10/2025 | Planning Committee | Present |
| 15/10/2025 | Council | Present |
| 08/10/2025 | Cabinet | Present |
| 29/09/2025 | Trading and Enterprise Board | Present |
| 23/09/2025 | Planning Committee | Present |
| 10/09/2025 | Cabinet | Present |
Data last updated: 23 February 2026