A varied ward that ranges from the nightclubs of Kingston town centre to the sailing club near Raven's Ait, Liberal Democrats have held Grove for a number of years.
The town centre's thriving night time economy and large student population have raised concerns about anti-social behaviour, and the ward suffers the borough's highest crime rate.
The ward includes the Bentall Centre, Oceana nightclub, the Rose Theatre, the headquarters of Kingston and Surrey councils, and the university and Kingston College.
Raven's Ait island, which became a thorn in the side of the council when eco-squatters invaded the island last year, was leased to Ossie Marine in April for a sailing centre.
Candidates for 2010
Adrian Amer- Conservative
Bill Bennett - Labour
Terry Bowers Conservative
Ryan Bridgwater - Green
Chrissie Hitchcock - Liberal Democrat
Denise Norman - Independent
Barry O'Mahony - Liberal Democrat
James Pirret - Conservative
Laurence South - Labour
Amanda Stuart - Labour
Marc Woodall - Liberal Democrat
WHAT HAPPENED LAST TIME IN 2006?
Turnout 38.46%
BOWERS Terence William Conservative Party Candidate 881
FITZGERALD Amanda The Labour Party Candidate 231
HITCHCOCK Christine Sylvia known as CHRISSIE Liberal Democrat Focus Team 1186 ELECTED
JAMES Terry Green Party 452
MENTZ Michael Conservative Party Candidate 782
O'CONNOR Rachel Elisabeth Liberal Democrat Focus Team 1059 ELECTED
OLDROYD Margaret The Labour Party Candidate 205
RICKETTS Bart Lloyd Liberal Democrat Focus Team 1000 ELECTED
SALUSBURY David John Conservative Party Candidate 814
SOUTH Laurie The Labour Party Candidate 203
To see a rundown of who is running for Kingston Council in the other wards visit Kingston Council Elections 2010
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