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Here is your weekly update from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

 
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General election

Mike Martin (Lib Dem) has been elected as Member of Parliament for the Tunbridge Wells constituency.

Katie Lam (Cons) has been elected as Member of Parliament for the Weald of Kent constituency.

You can see details of voting and turnout here:

Tunbridge Wells result

Weald of Kent result

 
 
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Paddock Wood and District Lions Club Carnival Weekend

Our sensational music event Rockin' in the Rec takes place on Saturday 13 July, followed by a day packed with excitement on Sunday with the carnival and fete: enjoy stalls, entertainment, delicious refreshments, along with a licensed bar. Perfect for a family day out!

Find out more.

 
 
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New literary social accounts to follow!

The Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival is thrilled to announce our brand-new social media accounts!

Follow our new accounts for unmissable author event announcements and other exciting content! 

Facebook: TW Lit Fest
Instagram: @litfesttw
X: @twlitfest
 
 
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Biddenden Tractor Festival

Biddenden Tractorfest is back for 2024 in the fields of Holden Farm, Sissinghurst Road, TN27 8EZ.

While tractors remain the central attraction (with over 200 expected to exhibit over the weekend!) there are plenty of stalls, vehicles, demonstrations, children's entertainment, animals and arena displays to entertain both young and old! 

Find out more.

 
 
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Swifties: Your wildest dreams come true!

Can I ask you a question? Are you ready for a bejewelled extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time? Long story short: Katy Ellis is a self-professed 'Swiftie', and with a legendary live band and dancers she promises to deliver the most gorgeous, authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see!

Got a blank space in your calendar? Book now!

 
 

Your local information

For Town Hall Mount Pleasant Road , Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1RS

 
bin collections    

Bin Collections

 

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Recycling

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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.

 
planning    

Planning

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.

We can only show a limited number of planning applications in this newsletter and it may not include everything near your property. A full list of recently validated planning applications can be found on our website
 
 
Events    

Events

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We all know getting outdoors for a walk is good for our health, both physical and mental, and enjoying it with other people can make it an even more enriching experience. Wellbeing Walks at Bedgebury Pinetum are led by trained walk leaders who will make sure the group is safe and comfortable, and that everyone can go at the pace they're happy with.

Find out more!

 
 
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Hospice in the Weald is organising a charity event, The Hospice Run on the 15th September!

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.

 
councillors    

Your Councillors Park

 

Councillor Christian Atwood

Councillor Christian Atwood

Councillor Nicholas Pope

Councillor Nicholas Pope

Councillor Victoria White

Councillor Victoria White

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    

Council Meetings

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.

 
consultations    

Consultations and Engagement

You can access our consultations on Talking Point.

 

Licensing Public Notices

The following applications are open for public consultation.

Provender House

An application has been made by Anthony Rowcliffe and Son Ltd for the premises:

Provender House Unit B, Paddock Wood Distribution Centre Transfesa Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6UU

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

 
 
vacancies    

Vacancies

 
Report it    

Report it

You can report flytipping, graffiti and other problems in your area quickly and easily, 24 hours a day on our website

You can also apply online for more than 30 different types of services, including licensing, council tax, housing benefit, housing register, parking, planning and building control.

 
 
Roadworks    

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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Find out the latest business news, funding, tips, services offered and business events from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and its partners via our website, quarterly newsletters, #TWBiz for all and #TWTourismBiz for the tourism sector.

 
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