Southborough and Bidborough
Your Councillor Candidates are Mark, Brendon and Joe
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Mark Ellis
Mark works for AXA Health and enjoys watching rugby in his spare time. He is a former local primary school governor. He has been a councillor for six years and is the Cabinet Member for Finance on Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Mark grew up in Tunbridge Wells and has lived in Southborough with his family for 6 years.
| Contact Details | |
| markstraffellis@gmail.com | |
| Phone | 07446 484925 |
Brendon Le Page
Brendon was a professional trumpet player and conductor, and most recently Director of Lambeth Music Service. Elected Councillor in 2022 he serves on the Borough Council’s Planning Committee, and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee which monitors the Council’s effectiveness. He lives in Southborough with his family, and his hobbies include restoring classic cars.
| Contact Details | |
| blepage@live.co.uk | |
| Phone | 07957 509575 |
Joe Opara
Joe works in sales for a financial services firm. He also runs an online secondhand bookshop and practises mixed martial arts. He is a Southborough town councillor, responsible for Outdoor Spaces. Joe has lived in Southborough for over five years with his partner and children.
| Contact Details | |
| josephopara101@gmail.com |