I have been a resident of Southborough for over 30years, am married to Sharon who many of you
will know as she runs Penningington Park Pre-school. We have 3 grown up children who were all
attend our local schools and 6 grandchildren.
I have been a local councillor for the past 18 years having served on both Southborough Town
Council and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Ten years ago, I elected to take early retirement and
serve as a full time Kent County Councillor where I have been for the past 11 years, 10 .5 of these as
a Cabinet Member and deputy leader for 8 years. My current role is Deputy Leader and Cabinet
Member for Finance, Corporate and Traded Services.
When not supporting residents or working in Maidstone I enjoy spending time with my family, all
forms of water sport, gardening and messing around with my classic car which needs constant
maintenance.
Peter Oakford
Southborough and Bidborough Candidate