My personal association with Hythe reaches back to 1977 when as a young army cadet I spent many a day on Hythe ranges, an association I maintained as an Army junior leader based at St John Moore Barracks.

After leaving Merchant Navy Dick joined Kent Fire Brigade. Following promotions, he was the officer in charge of a crew of 13 stationed at Folkestone Fire Station in Park Farm Road.

He ran his own electronics company for many years exporting to over 50 countries around the world.

Dylan is currently elected as a Conservative Party Councillor on Folkestone Town Council and lives in Folkestone.

Susan Carey is the County Councillor for Elham Valley where she was first elected in 2005.

Susan says, “Elham Valley is one of the most beautiful parts of Kent and it’s a real privilege to represent the people who live here.”

Tony Hills is the Kent County Councillor for the Romney Marsh, where he was first elected in 2017.

The Chairman of Folkestone and Hythe Conservative Association is Russell Tillson.