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Liberal Democrats · Southborough and Bidborough ward · Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Attendance
64%
Meetings
14 of 22
Council Rank
36th of 39
Council Average
84%
Comparison
vs. Council Average
-20%
vs. Liberal Democrats Average (22 councillors)
-21%
Attendance Trend
Monthly attendance breakdown over time
Present
Absent
Council average
Summary
- Name
- Joe Opara
- Party
- Liberal Democrats
- Ward
- Southborough and Bidborough
- Attendance
- 64% (14 of 22 meetings)
- Rank
- 36th of 39 councillors in Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- Committees
- Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board
- Full Council
- Investigating and Disciplinary Committee
- Licensing Committee
- Planning and Transportation Cabinet Advisory Board (Ceased 1 May 2024)
- Official Profile
- View on council website
Election Results
2 elections on record
| Election | Date | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Election May 2024, 02/05/2024 | 2nd May, 2024 | 917 | 11% | Elected |
| Borough Election May 2023, 04/05/2023 | 4th May, 2023 | 619 | 42% | Elected |
Meeting History
Showing 8 meetings
| Date | Meeting | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 27/01/2026 | Licensing Committee | Absent |
| 19/01/2026 | Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board | Present |
| 10/12/2025 | Full Council | Absent |
| 18/11/2025 | Licensing Committee | Absent |
| 17/11/2025 | Full Council | Present |
| 10/11/2025 | Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board | Present |
| 05/10/2025 | Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board | Present |
| 30/09/2025 | Full Council | Absent |
Data last updated: 23 February 2026