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Here is your weekly update from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Statement of support

A statement of support for the people of Ukraine, and their family and friends living in the Tunbridge Wells borough has been released, read more.

Planning for the future

With a population of 118,900 people, the borough of Tunbridge Wells encompasses a unique combination of towns, villages and parishes, as well as the urban area around Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre.

What do you like about living in the borough?
What needs to change? We want to hear from you. Read more and have your say.

NEW website launched

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council declared a climate and biodiversity emergency in July 2019. We have set a commitment to become a carbon neutral council by 2030.

We now have a new Climate Action website to keep you up to date, get involved here.

Your Council Tax

You will soon be receiving your Council Tax bill. Find out what your Council Tax pays for and how your bill is calculated.

Boundary Commission

The Boundary Commission for England is holding an independent review of all constituency boundaries in England, and invites you to have your say on its proposals. Read more.

Your local information

For 26 Eastwell Close Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6UH

Bin Collections

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Household waste

Monday 14 July

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Garden waste

Friday 18 July

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Recycling

Monday 21 July

There will be a further collection of garden waste. Please visit our bin collections update page for more information.

Remember you can put old batteries out during your recycling collection week and small electrical items and textiles on your refuse collection week.

Check our waste and recycling pages for more information.

Planning

Up to three recent planning applications within 200 metres of your property are listed below.

2 Eastwell Close Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent, TN12 6UH

Proposed front & side single storey extensions

View online 25/01509/FULL

Validated: 30/06/2025

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You can search all new and historical planning applications in the borough on our website.

Events

There's something for everyone at the Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival!

David Baddiel and Jo Brand will lead a stellar cast of writers, illustrators and entertainers joining us at the inaugural Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival.
Tickets are on sale, find out more.

Would you like to let thousands of people across the borough know about your event? Tell us about it and we'll do our best to include it in a future update.

Your Councillors Paddock Wood

Councillor Donald Kent

Councillor Mark Munday

Councillor Adrian Pitts

Local Councillors are elected by the community to decide how the council should carry out its various activities. They represent public interest as well as individuals living within the ward.

View your ward councillor's details on our website.

Council Meetings

Joint Transportation Board: Monday, 14th July, 2025 6.00 pm
Full Council: Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.30 pm
Audit and Governance Committee: Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 6.30 pm
Planning Committee: Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 6.30 pm
Cabinet: Thursday, 24th July, 2025 6.00 pm

The full calendar of meetings and how to attend can be found on our website.

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council publish a full list of the decisions taken at Council meetings along with the Forward Plan, a list of forthcoming decisions to be taken.

Consultations and Engagement

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council currently has one consultation open for comment.

Planning for the Future

You can also view closed consultations on our website.

Licensing Public Notices

Heartenoak Vineyard

Beals Green Farm Heartenoak Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5EU

Royal Tunbridge Wells Round Table

Dunorlan Park Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN

Anyone may make a representation or a comment, find out more on our Licensing Public Notices webpage.

Vacancies

There are currently four vacancies available across various services at the Council.

View and apply for vacancies on our website

Roadworks

Kent County Council look after the county's highways and roads and are responsible for issuing permits and licences for road closures. Kent County Council publish an online map of planned roadworks in the area.

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