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Hello digitalservices@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Here is your weekly update from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
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Get Naturally Creative with artist Polly Bennett!Join environmental artist and pigment maker Polly Bennett for an unforgettable creative journey. Whether you choose a single session or join the full eight month programme, you'll explore the beauty of nature through hands-on art activities inspired by The Amelia Scott's collections. There are eight session, held on the last Friday of each month starting in March: you can book onto each session separately or join as many as you wish. There are also two Go Card places available for each session. Find out more. | |
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What our Sustainability team doesThroughout February we've been sharing more on our social media about the work our Sustainability team have been doing.
Find out more about Henry and Jess's work in this blog post. | |
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The Assembly Hall gets a Clu(n)e(s)National treasure Martin Clunes is coming to The Assembly Hall Theatre on May 7, interviewed by Gaby Huddart as part of TW Lit Fest 2025!
Join him for 'Meetings With Remarkable Animals', a heartwarming and inspiring account of the moving and sometimes astonishing ways animals have enriched our lives. From search and rescue dogs to mine-sniffing rats, and life-saving dolphins to therapy horses and medal winning cats and pigeons, the stories brought to life will charm, surprise and astonish in equal measure.
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Exercise on referralIf you have a health condition such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity or are recovering from an illness or operation then the Exercise Referral scheme can help you get active.
Speak to your GP or health professional who will be able to refer to the scheme if you are eligible. Currently available at Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, fees and eligibility criteria applies.
Read more. | |
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Full Council approves Strategic PlanFor details of the Strategic Plan for 2024-2032, which was approved at a Full Council meeting which took place on 26 February, please take a look at our website. | |
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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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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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The Eliot Smith Dance Company, one of North East's England's greatest dance companies, is coming to Trinity Theatre for the first time with Eliot Smith's dance production 'PITMAN'.
"Impressed by the depth of technique, precision and originality on display" (NARC Magazine), experience the world of the Pitmen Painters, the famous amateur art group from Ashington, through powerful and entertaining contemporary dance. With intimate solos, duets and dramatic ensemble dancing. It's a must-see for anyone interested in high quality dance, art history, or innovative storytelling.Book your tickets now! | |
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Every year since 2017 on the last Bank Holiday Sunday in May Cranbrook's High Street has been closed to traffic and filled with a feast of stalls with a wonderful range of produce in accordance with their celebration of 'everything that grows and what you can do with it dead or alive'. From plant nurseries to woodturners, artists to stick-makers, pottery, candles, jewellery, local honey, and with music, dance and food into the mix too.
Find out more.
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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. | |
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The Assembly Hall Theatre send out a regular email with announcements about the latest shows, offers and discounts. | |
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