James McInroy sailed home for the Conservatives in Thursday's election.

James won the County Council Elections for Tunbridge Wells West with 55% of the vote.

Results were:

James McInroy 2720 Votes

Alan Bulliona Lib Dem 884 Votes

Alan Butcher Labour 718 Votes

David Holton Green 350 Votes

Russell Bishop UKIP 259 Votes

An exhubitant James said after the results:

"This was my first experience of standing for local elections and I am absolutely thrilled and grateful to have received so much support. I will be doing my utmost to justify the confidence that local residents have shown in me."