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Here is your weekly update from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Delighted of Tunbridge Wells #SmallBusinessSaturday My Local

Small Business Saturday
It's Small Business Saturday tomorrow! Come and win a prize outside the front entrance of Royal Victoria Place in Royal Tunbridge Wells! Follow the online campaign on our new Instagram @LoveLocal_TW celebrating our brilliant local businesses, and find out more on the Visit Tunbridge Wells website.

The Amelia Enriching Lives Inspiring Learning

The Amelia Christmas Market

The Amelia Christmas Market is coming this weekend! The event is inspired by Tunbridge Wells' craft history; as well as supporting local traders and our creative economy. All info at theamelia.co.uk/whats-on

White Ribbon accreditation

Local authorities across Kent have pledged to end violence against women and girls by encouraging positive masculinity. The White Ribbon mission is to prevent violence against women and girls by addressing its root causes. Find out more on the White Ribbon website.

Tunbridge Wells Car Club

Save money and save the planet by joining the Tunbridge Wells car club. Find out more on the Co Wheels website.

TW Lotto

Can you give a little more this Christmas? The TW Lotto helps 82 charities across the borough. Find out more on the website.

Your local information

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

Bin Collections

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Household waste

Monday 30 June

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Garden waste

Friday 4 July

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Recycling

Monday 7 July

Changes to garden waste collection dates

If your collection has changed, this email shows your new garden waste collection dates.

You can also check bin collection dates on our website.

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

Local Plan examination update

The Council has received the Planning Inspector's initial findings following the examination of the proposed new Local Plan at hearing sessions that took place earlier this year.

Find out more on our website.

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

20 Bramley Gardens Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6BD

First floor rear extension

View online 25/01201/FULL

Validated: 22/05/2025

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

Information about how to receive an email alert for any planning application in the borough can be found on our website.

Events

Skate Tunbridge Wells is back! We're looking forward to welcoming you onto the ice in Calverley Grounds Royal Tunbridge Wells. Find out more on the Assembly Hall website.

Pembury Evening WI Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday 3 December 2022
2 - 4 pm, Pembury Village Hall
Free Entry

Crafts, Flavoured Gin and Preserves, Candles, Honey, Bath Bombs, Soft Toys, Cakes, and more plus Tombola, Raffle & Refreshments. Some stallholders will be able to take cards but not all so please bring cash.

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

Cabinet: Thursday, 26th June, 2025 6.00 pm
Licensing Committee: Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 6.30 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee: Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 11.00 am
Licensing Sub-Committee: Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 2.00 pm
Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board: Monday, 7th July, 2025 6.30 pm
Communities Housing and Environment Cabinet Advisory Board: Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 6.30 pm
Cabinet: Thursday, 10th 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 two consultations available to take part in.

You can access our consultations on Talking Point.

Vacancies

There are currently six vacancies available 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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Our other newsletters

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