One third of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council in Kent, England, is elected each year, followed by one year without election.
Since the last boundary changes in 2002, 48 councillors have been elected from 20 wards.
[1] The first election to the council was held in 1973, initially operating as a shadow authority before coming into its powers on 1 April 1974.
Political control of the council since 1973 has been held by the following parties:[2] The leaders of the council since 1998 have been:[3]