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Your Local
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Hello digitalservices@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Here is your weekly update from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
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Does the borough need a Solar Farm?This is just one of the actions in our Draft Strategic Plan. Do you agree? Not sure? Tell us what you think by taking part in our online consultation. If you'd like to hear more about the Draft Strategic Plan join Council Leader Ben Chapelard on Facebook at 6pm on Wednesday 9 October. Please submit your questions for Ben in advance via any of the Council's social media. | | |
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Have your say on our approach to climate changeOver the past few months, the sustainability and comms teams have been busy out and about in the borough, engaging with residents on our Draft Borough Climate Change Strategy.
Now is your opportunity to feedback directly to us and tell us what you think!
Please complete our formal consultation to tell us your thoughts by 18 October 2024.
A downloadable online version of the Borough Climate Change Strategy can be found on our consultation page, alongside a summary document.
You can read more about our strategy and consultation on the TWBC Climate Action Website. | | | |
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Royal British Legion talk at The Amelia ScottThe Tunbridge Wells Branch of the Royal British Legion invites you to a fascinating talk by Gilly Halcrow on The Shetland Bus - the heroic account of how the Second World War Special Operations Executive and Norwegian fisherman supported the resistance in Nazi-occupied Norway.
At the Amelia Scott (Green Room), Royal Tunbridge Wells on Saturday 12 October at 3.45pm. £5 (free to RBL members). Call John 07766 313047 to book your place. | | |
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There's so mush(room) to learn on the Common!Tunbridge Wells Commons Conservators are delighted to be holding two fungi walks on Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons. Join fungi expert, Martin Allison to identify and learn all about our fabulous fungi. Tickets are available on Eventbrite for just £2 via the links below:
Rusthall Common: let's learn about fungi walk and talk, Tuesday 8 October, 10am-1pm.
Tunbridge Wells: let's learn about fungi walk and talk, Wednesday 6 November, 10am-1pm.
Please note that this isn't a foraging event, no eating or collecting fungi for food will take place! Our thanks to the Friends of the Commons for funding the event.
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Something grrrrreat is coming!The Tiger Who Came To Tea is playing at the Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells from 11 October to 13 October.
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don't miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised!
Book your tickets today. | | |
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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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Household waste
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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.
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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.
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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. | | | |
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Events
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Worried about high energy bills? Help is available at Paddock Wood Library, where a Free Energy Advice drop in will take place on Tuesday 8 October at 10am.
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The RTWSO (Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra) opens its new season of concerts with the much-loved Grieg Piano Concerto performed by the great Freddy Kempf. The concert is at 3pm on Sunday 6 October.
Find out more. | | |
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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.
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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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Licensing Public NoticesThe following applications are open for public consultation. Provender HouseAn 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. | | | |
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Vacancies
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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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Our other newsletters
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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. | | | |
The Assembly Hall Theatre send out a regular email with announcements about the latest shows, offers and discounts. | | | |
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