Councillor for Orpington ward

Kim was elected as an Orpington Ward Councillor in 2014 and enjoys representing the ward.  Kim has lived in Orpington for over 40 years now.  A retired Police Officer of 38 years’ service, she reached the rank of Chief Inspector.

Kim's role on the Council is serving as Deputy Chairman of the Public Safety and Protection Select Committee, Adult Social Care Committee and the Full Council.  Kim is also BTTA Town-Twinning Representative.  Kim sits on the Safer Neighbourhood Panels of Orpington and Chelsfield.  Kim is also Chairman of Neighbourhood Watch where she lives and sits on the Green St Green Village Society Committee. Kim is President of the Royal British Legion Orpington Branch. Kim is an honorary President of Orpington Rotary .

 In 2015, Kim received a Public Nomination Certificate in the Partnership Category of the Local Government Achievement Awards. Kim was also nominated by Orpington Language School & Head Teachers for a LGIU National Cllr Award being short listed in the  top 5 in the UK. 

In 2015-2016, Kim was also elected Mayor of Bromley Borough for a year -raising £55,000 for her chosen charities of Bromley CONNECT and the National Brain Appeal.

In 2018-2019 Kim was elected Mayor of Bromley for the second time raising £36,000 for her chosen charities Bromley Mind and the Royal British Legion.

Kim is married to Cllr Mike Botting and was Mayoress to Mike when he was Mayor 2023-4  they have four grown up children and is devoted to family life.

Kim is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts