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To vote in elections in England this May, you will need to show photo ID

The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.

Which forms of ID can I use to vote?

Community Saves The George in Bethersden

The George pub in Bethersden was purchased with the help of the Ashford Borough Council, Bethersden Parish Council, the Plunkett Foundation, and Damian Green MP.

Grassroots football funding

Find out how the Conservatives are boosting grassroots football with generous support of clubs' facilities and their maintenance.

Repton Copper Beech Tree Saved

A mature copper beech tree was alleged to be causing subsidence damage to Grade II listed Repton Manor has been saved from being felled thanks to an agreement from Ashford Borough Council to fund the installation of a root barrier.