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Tunbridge Wells Alliance · Rusthall and Speldhurst ward · Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Attendance
64%
Meetings
18 of 28
Council Rank
37th of 39
Council Average
84%
Comparison
vs. Council Average
-20%
vs. Tunbridge Wells Alliance Average (3 councillors)
-15%
Attendance Trend
Monthly attendance breakdown over time
Present
Absent
Council average
Summary
- Name
- Matthew Sankey
- Party
- Tunbridge Wells Alliance
- Ward
- Rusthall and Speldhurst
- Attendance
- 64% (18 of 28 meetings)
- Rank
- 37th of 39 councillors in Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- Phone
- 07881 674310
- Committees
- Audit and Governance Committee
- Constitution Review Working Party
- Finance and Governance Cabinet Advisory Board (Ceased 1 May 2024)
- Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board
- Full Council
- Investigating and Disciplinary Committee
- Licensing Committee
- Overview and Scrutiny Committee
- Official Profile
- View on council website
Election Results
3 elections on record
| Election | Date | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Election, May 2022, 05/05/2022 | 5th May, 2022 | 1,322 | 65% | Elected |
| Borough Speldhurst and Bidborough By-election, 25/11/2021 | 25th November, 2021 | 788 | 50% | Elected |
| Borough Election, May 2021, 06/05/2021 | 6th May, 2021 | 626 | 15% | Not Elected |
Meeting History
Showing 11 meetings
| Date | Meeting | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 27/01/2026 | Licensing Committee | Absent |
| 19/01/2026 | Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board | Absent |
| 10/12/2025 | Full Council | Present |
| 02/12/2025 | Licensing Sub-Committee | Present |
| 25/11/2025 | Audit and Governance Committee | Present |
| 18/11/2025 | Licensing Committee | Present |
| 17/11/2025 | Full Council | Absent |
| 10/11/2025 | Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board | Absent |
| 05/10/2025 | Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board | Absent |
| 30/09/2025 | Full Council | Present |
| 15/09/2025 | Audit and Governance Committee | Present |
Data last updated: 23 February 2026