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A Tory councillor found to have behaved “inappropriately” to two women during committee meetings may stand down at the next election. Cllr Alan Marsh, who has represented Herne and Sturry since 2005, was temporarily suspended by his party last year following a standards hearing. He is one of a number of members on Kent County Council (KCC) who LDRS understands have decided they may leave County Hall. He says his health “is not so good”. The ruling Conservative group has 61 seats out of 81 but many backbenchers feel they are likely to lose about half of those in May 2025, which may not be enoug…

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