Jan, they might not be doing well on the forum but this isn't where votes are cast, if you look at the figures below for just two of the seats at the county elections compared to the 2010 General Election when it was 1,747 for the whole constituency then they seem to be on the up. (Of course doesn't mean that will be repeated)
Peter Ripley wrote:KCC Dover West Division 2/05/2013,,John Killip UKIP 1653 votes,,Peter Lodge LibDem 237 votes,,Geoff Lymer Conservatives,1778 votes,,John Smith Labour 855 votes,,VICTOR Matcham Independent 114 Votes......I hope this helps to clarify my post today...If this does not, please ban me...Kind Regards,Peter Ripley....,KCC ,Deal Division 2/05/2013..2081 Votes..