Alex Wilson will represent the Liberal Democrats at the elections in May. He said: I have recently heard it suggested that a Lib Dem vote is a wasted vote. Obviously I don’t agree. As the left go further left and the right further right, it’s sometimes hard to hear over the shouting. I want to cut through partisan politics and represent the views of local people. We are seeing an increased lack of openness and accountability at both government and council level, so it’s no wonder people are frustrated. Our successful petition to ‘Save The Kymin’ was just one example of helping the community be heard and we will continue fighting on community issues like the plan to build over 500 homes on contaminated land at Cosmeston Farm.