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Liberal Democrats · St James' ward · Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Attendance
100%
Meetings
21 of 21
Council Rank
2nd of 39
Council Average
84%
Comparison
vs. Council Average
+16%
vs. Liberal Democrats Average (22 councillors)
+15%
Attendance Trend
Monthly attendance breakdown over time
Present
Council average
Summary
- Name
- Ben Chapelard
- Party
- Liberal Democrats
- Ward
- St James'
- Attendance
- 100% (21 of 21 meetings)
- Rank
- 2nd of 39 councillors in Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- Phone
- 01892 557792
- Committees
- Cabinet
- Full Council
- Official Profile
- View on council website
Election Results
3 elections on record
| Election | Date | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Election, May 2021, 06/05/2021 | 6th May, 2021 | 1,231 | 38% | Elected |
| Borough Election, May 2016, 05/05/2016 | 5th May, 2016 | 1,101 | 71% | Elected |
| Borough Election May 2012, 03/05/2012 | 3rd May, 2012 | 790 | 62% | Elected |
Meeting History
Showing 13 meetings
| Date | Meeting | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | Cabinet | Present |
| 20/01/2026 | Communities Housing and Environment Cabinet Advisory Board | Present |
| 10/12/2025 | Full Council | Present |
| 04/12/2025 | Cabinet | Present |
| 17/11/2025 | Cabinet | Present |
| 17/11/2025 | Full Council | Present |
| 11/11/2025 | Communities Housing and Environment Cabinet Advisory Board | In Attendance |
| 10/11/2025 | Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board | In Attendance |
| 22/10/2025 | Cabinet | Present |
| 30/09/2025 | Full Council | Present |
| 24/09/2025 | Cabinet | Present |
| 21/09/2025 | Overview and Scrutiny Committee | In Attendance |
| 15/09/2025 | Audit and Governance Committee | In Attendance |
Data last updated: 23 February 2026