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Here is your weekly update from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Ukraine support

We're deeply shocked and saddened by the current situation in Ukraine. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Ukraine and with those Ukrainians who already call Tunbridge Wells their home.

See here details on how you can provide support.

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You spring edition of Local will be landing on your doormats soon.

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Council's Health and Safety Inspectors successfully prosecute car auction firm

British Car Auctions Ltd was fined £1.1million and ordered to pay over £97,000 in costs and other orders at Maidstone Crown Court on Wednesday 2 March. Find out more.

Become an Independent Member

Would you like to make an important contribution to public confidence in the Council? We are looking for a new Independent Member to join our Audit and Governance Committee. Find out more

Have your say

We want your views to be the foundation of our future plans. You no longer have to register to take our consultation, it's quick and easy to give your feedback.

Your local information

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

Bin Collections

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Recycling

Monday 4 August

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Household waste

Monday 11 August

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Garden waste

Friday 15 August

Garden waste collections will resume w/c 21 March for subscribers of the service.
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

25 Eastwell Close Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6UH

Conversion of part of garage to a home office; alterations to existing flat roof to be part pitched, part flat; Addition... (more online).

View online 25/01428/FULL

Validated: 19/06/2025

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

Events

West Kent Jobs and Training Fair is taking place Tuesday 29 March, 10am - 2pm at the Angel Centre, Tonbridge.
A wide range of local employers will be at the fair, plus opportunities for career, interview and CV advice.

The Forum's International Women's Day free event takes place this Sunday 13 March.
A fantastic mixture of music, poetry, speakers and panels. 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

There are no scheduled council meetings.

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

Old Spot Butchery

Old Spot Butchery 24 Camden Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2PT

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

Vacancies

There are currently three 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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