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Hello digitalservices@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Here is your weekly update from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
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Election resultsThe results of this week's borough and parish elections are being published on our website from Friday 3 May.
The PCC count will be held on Sunday 5 May and results should be available on our website by late afternoon.
Election Results | |
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5 reasons to love Tunbridge Wells in the springtimeAs spring awakens and breathes new life into Kent, Tunbridge Wells transforms into a place of delightful charm. Read our top reasons to fall in love with this historic area during this vibrant season.
Why do YOU love Tunbridge Wells in the springtime? Let us know in the comments section below the article. | |
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Take a closer look - Being InbetweenWould you like to understand more about our current temporary exhibition: Being Inbetween? Our friendly session offers you a guided tour of Being Inbetween and a discussion about what we have seen. You do not need any art knowledge or experience to take part on Wednesday 29 May, 23pm or Monday 3 June, 10.3011.30am.
For more information and to book your place please contact Daniel Huckfield Daniel.huckfield@tunbridgewells.gov.uk 01892 554146. | |
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Anti-social driving monitored by CCTV Two drivers were given warning notices for anti-social driving in the Council's Crescent Road car park on separate occasions during April.
Find out more about monitoring of anti-social driving on our website. | |
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Too many cooks at the literary festival!Don't miss hometown hero Rosemary Shrager as she discusses her new fiction novel "Too Many Cooks" at the Marquee in Calverley Grounds on 11 May at 12.15pm.
She will be telling all about her next irresistible cosy crime novel, following on from "The Last Supper & Proof in the Pudding"!
Book your tickets now at: twlitfest.co.uk | |
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Your local information
For Town Hall Mount Pleasant Road , Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1RS
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Bin Collections
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Your food waste is collected weekly on the same day as your recycling or household waste collection and it may be collected by a separate lorry at a different time of the day.
Got an awkward or bulky item to dispose of? Our bulky waste collection service will remove heavy or large items too big to fit in your bin. To visit the household waste recycling centre at North Farm you must book a slot in advance using the Kent County Council booking system.
Remember you can put old batteries out during your recycling collection week and small electrical items and textiles on your household waste collection week.
Check our waste and recycling pages for more information.
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Planning
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Up to three recent planning applications within 400 metres of your property are listed below.
38-40 Monson Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1LU
Renewal of shop frontage including new signage and alterations to extraction location at rear of property.
View online 22/03229/FULL
Validated: 09/11/2022
38-40 Monson Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1LU
Listed Building Consent: Renewal of shop frontage including new signage and alterations to extraction location at rear of property.
View online 22/03230/LBC
Validated: 03/11/2022
Black Sheep Coffee 27 Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN
Advertisement - 2 sets of internally illuminated fascia text, 2 internally illuminated projection signs
View online 22/03097/ADV
Validated: 27/10/2022
There are more than 3 recent planning applications within 200 metres of your property.
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.
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Events
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Fasten your seatbelts, A Real Fiction is coming and it is filled with fun, funk and foam bananas! A Real Fiction has been whipping up a storm and collecting memories on the way through!
Loaded with current affairs, childhood nostalgias and one hit wonders this work has been co-created with the community, for the community.
A hyperactive mix of dance, theatre, meme and pop culture. You can expect the unexpected as you lose yourself in other people's memories, whilst guaranteeing you'll have an unforgettable time. Ages 5+ welcome! Coming to Southborough Civic Centre on 11 May 11 at 3pm.
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Speldhurst Bowls Club have an open day on Sunday 12 May.
All are welcome - come & try 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Our members will be on hand to show you the ropes. All equipment provided, just wear flat shoes.
Free parking and refreshments available.
More information online. | |
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Your Councillors Park
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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.
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Council Meetings
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General Purposes Committee: Monday, 5th December, 2022 6.30 pm Planning Committee: Wednesday, 7th December, 2022 6.30 pm Cabinet: Thursday, 8th December, 2022 6.30 pm Full Council: Wednesday, 14th December, 2022 6.30 pm Full Council: Wednesday, 14th December, 2022 6.30 pm Full Council: Wednesday, 14th December, 2022 7.00 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.
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Consultations and Engagement
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Vacancies
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Report it
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Roadworks
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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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