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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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UK Government alerts schemeThe UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.
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Weight management programmeThe Why Weight programme is a weekly weight management group available to adults with a BMI between 30-50 (dependent on medical conditions and other eligibility criteria). This group will help you to manage your weight and improve your health and wellbeing through gradual changes to your lifestyle. The course has lots of useful information as well friendly Advisors to support you on your weight loss journey. Complete the referral form, and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss the group and book in an initial telephone appointment. If you'd like to speak to a member of the team before completing the form, please call them on 01892 554411.
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Share your views on our Council Tax reduction schemeEach year the Council must review its Council Tax Reduction Scheme and decide if any changes are needed. For 2026/27 the proposed changes will offer more support for people eligible for Council Tax Reduction. Do you agree?
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KCC Adult Social Care involvementHosted by KCC Adult Social Care and Health's Involvement and Information Team, KCC are taking their ongoing discussion and action forums ONLINE via Zoom, following the success of their in-person Social Care Involvement Groups countywide!
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 10 September 10am – 12pm.
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High Weald Walking FestivalThe packed programme for the High Weald Walking Festival 2025 is now live, with more than 50 FREE guided walks across Kent and Sussex showcasing the best of this beautiful and historic landscape.
Read the programme. | | |
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Your local information
For 26 Eastwell Close Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6UH
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Bin Collections
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Household waste
Monday 6 October
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Garden waste
Friday 10 October
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Recycling
Monday 13 October
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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.
There are no new planning applications
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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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Local charity, Imago Community, are inviting you to gather your team for a fun filled quiz evening on Saturday 4 October.
Visit their website for more details and to book: Book now. | | |
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Makers @ The Moor has been running now for five years and features LOCAL people who make, bake, craft, crochet, knit, sew items locally for sale. There are also artists, potters, glassmakers, wood turners, chocolate makers and more, all of whom come along to display their goods in a relaxed, friendly and beautiful environment.
Makers @ The Moor takes place from 10:00 to 4pm on Saturday, 6 September, on the MOOR in HAWKHURST and there is a tea tent and somewhere to sit and rest whilst contemplating what next to purchase!
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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 Paddock Wood
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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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Finance, Innovation and Transformation Cabinet Advisory Board: Monday, 6th October, 2025 6.30 pm
Communities Housing and Environment Cabinet Advisory Board: Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 6.30 pm
Joint Transportation Board: Monday, 13th October, 2025 6.00 pm
Planning Committee: Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 6.30 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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Community Governance Review TWBC Climate Action: Short Survey 2025 You can access our consultations on Talking Point. | | | Licensing Public NoticesSH Hardware And Supermarket LtdSH Hardware and Supermarket Ltd 140 London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 0PJ Goupie LimitedGoupie Limited Unit 4 Spelmonden Farm Spelmonden Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1HE Paddock Wood Bowling ClubPaddock Wood Bowling Club, Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, Mascalls Court Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6NZ 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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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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