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downsmail.co.uk County council seats contested


VOTERS will go to the polls on May 4 to vote for their Kent county councillor. The county council’s Liberal De- mocrat group leader for 12 years, Trudy Dean, will be fighting to in- crease her majority in Malling Cen- tral where she stormed home with a huge personal vote four years ago.


Senior Conservatives Matthew Balfour, Peter Homewood and Sarah Hohler, who all won com- fortably in 2013, are also seeking re- election in their traditionally true-blue wards. Opposing Mrs Dean, who sits on Tonbridge and Malling Council and also chairs West Malling Parish Council, will be East Malling resi- dent Helen Brown, who is the only UKIP candidate in the swathe of Malling seats covered by Downs Mail. She returns to the fray after rep- resenting the party in Kings Hill ward two years ago in the borough election.


Larkfield resident Dougie Dick is standing for the Conservatives with Sarah Palmer fighting for Labour. First elected toKCCin 2009, Con-


servative Peter Homewood will be fighting challenges from Labour, Greens and Lib Dems. Local issues


Howard Porter, Helen Brown, Trudy Dean and Richard Selkirk, Peter Homewood andWayne Mallard


he has supported include bus serv- ices and transport issues in Ayles- ford and Eccles. The Green Party is fielding a


record number of candidates in the county election, with graphic de- signer Howard Porter, who polled 2,366 votes in the Tonbridge and Malling parliamentary poll two years ago, opposing Sarah Hohler.


He wants action on air pollution and ethical investment by KCC. Snodland resident Wayne Mal-


lard (Labour), who has worked with charities and community events in the town, including the Beat Project , is also contesting for this seat. The county council has 81 councillors in 72 divisions, follow- ing boundary revision in 2016.


By-election follows resignation


A BY-ELECTION is also being held on May 4 in the Tonbridge and Malling borough ward of Aylesford North andWalderslade, following the resignation of Conservative Cllr Sandra Hall, who ismoving from the area. The seat, which has been a Tory stronghold for a number of years,


covers Aylesford village, Eccles, Blue Bell Hill and part ofWalderslade. Conservatives will expect to comfortably retain the seat on the Tory-


held council, with the Liberal Democrats and Green Party the only others candidates in the fight. Candidates are Des Keers (Con), Frances Long (Green) and Mandy Morrison (Lib Dem).


Who is standing THE following candidates have been chosen to stand in the four Malling wards in the Downs Mail area. Each ward will elect one councillor. MALLING CENTRAL Helen Brown (UKIP), Trudy Dean (Lib Dem), Dougie Dick (Con), Sarah Palmer (Lab)


MALLING NORTH Sarah Hohler (Con), Wayne Mal- lard (Lab),Howard Porter (Green), Richard Selkirk (Lib Dem)


MALLING NORTH EAST LolaAyeni (Lab), Peter Homewood (Con), Steve Jackson (Green), Dar- ren Nicholls (Lib Dem)


MALLING RURAL EAST Matthew Balfour (Con), Jill Darby (Green), Nicola Gibb (Lib Dem)


Care Workers Vacancies West Malling


1 Full Time Activities Coordinator 2 x Part Time Care Workers


Age Concern Malling is an independent registered Charity looking for care workers to join our dedicated dementia care team. Due to expansion, we have 2 full time and 2 part time vacancies available.


Based in our specialised dementia care facility in West Malling, the successful applicants will work alongside our registered nurse and trained care workers to provide support to those living with dementia. Open 6 days a week, we deliver care tailored to the client’s individual needs and offer stimulating and engaging activities throughout the day. As an organisation we are committed to dementia care and to providing a safe and friendly environment to both the clients and the staff.


Applicants must have a passion for care, a good work ethic and be flexible. Minimum Qualification NVQ Level 2 / NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care to apply. Excellent pay rate and company pension. Training provided.


To request an application pack please contact Age Concern Malling on 01732 848008 / 01732 871746. For an informal chat or additional information please contact Lynda Rootes [Registered Manager] on 01732 848008 / 01732 871746.


Closing Date: Monday 10th May Interviews week commencing 15th May 6 Malling April 2017 1 Full Time Team Leader


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