There are many positive reasons to vote Liberal Democrat this Thursday, besides getting rid of the dreadfully expensive and ineffective Conservative councillors runing Kent.

The Lib Dems are calling for an end to secrecy at County Hall, and would insist on more open and online meetings, during which the public could email in questions, to make them more participative and democratic. This includes local board meetings held in each borough, many of which are currently held in private. We would also reduce the number of signatures required on petitions to trigger a debate.

Maintaining and repairing Kent’s roads is also a KEY priority, including restoring the budget cut of £1.6 million to road repairs, by cutting down on wasteful consultants, and extending the network which is gritted in icy weather conditions.

Introducing 20 miles per hour speed limits outside schools and hospitals, and in residential and shopping areas where residents support them.

Raising primary school standards – Kent has some of the worst performing and most unequal schools in the country, according to an OFSTED report.

And in Tunbridge Wells, we would work to get the A21 widening back on track, sort out the parking and traffic problems in the town centre by involving the public more widely in exploring alternative solutions to gridlock, and improve the pavements and street lighting.

Please vote for your local LIB DEM candidate ALAN BULLION on Thursday May 2 for Positive Change in Tunbridge Wells for Kent County Council