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Kent local election

This election happened 9 months ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Birchington & Rural division

This election was held on Thursday 1 May 2025.

  • This is an election for county councillors.

    Councillors represent the people of their division on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Each county division elects one councillor.

    County councils are responsible for many different services, including:

    • Child and adult social care
    • Schools and education
    • Libraries and museums
    • Roads and pavements

    Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.

    Learn more about English local government from New Local.

10 candidates stood in the Birchington & Rural division.

Electorate 27,913
Ballot Papers Issued 8,949
Spoilt Ballots 12
Turnout 32%

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