Tunbridge Wells News

Labour’s Hugo Pound Bids to be Tunbridge Wells MP

The Labour Party has launched its General Election campaign in Tunbridge Wells, arguing that its plans to step up house building should include some development of Green Belt land. Labour’s Parliamentary candidate, Hugo Pound (pictured below) said: “We stopped the sprawl of joining Tunbridge Wells to Pembury in a recent application…so we protected the Green … Continue reading Labour’s Hugo Pound Bids to be Tunbridge Wells MP Southborough News …


Lib Dems Win in Southborough and Take Full Control of Borough

The Liberal Democrats have taken full control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, winning 22 of the 39 seats after governing in coalition with other parties for the past two years. The new council has been slimmed down from 48 to 39 members and is now made up of:Lib Dems 22 (was 17 in old council)Conservatives … Continue reading Lib Dems Win in Southborough and Take Full Control of Borough Southborough News …


Hear What Local Politicians Really Think!

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council elections take place on Thursday – and the podcast “West Kent Talking” has just been released containing frank interviews with leaders of the key parties to help voters make their choice. The Liberal Democrats currently have effective control of most council decisions thanks to a coalition deal with the Tunbridge Wells … Continue reading Hear What Local Politicians Really Think! Southborough News …




Tonbridge Green Party Backs Angel Centre Demolition

The Green Party in Tonbridge has endorsed the demolition of the Angel leisure centre but wants Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council to specify where replacement leisure facilities for residents should be built. Mark Hood, who is the Green councillor for Judd ward, (pictured below) said: “We believe it is the right decision to demolish the … Continue reading Tonbridge Green Party Backs Angel Centre Demolition Southborough News …


Tonbridge Angel Centre to be Demolished

A meeting of key members of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council on 5th December decided that the town’s Angel Leisure Centre no longer meets modern standards and it needs to be demolished. New leisure facilities will be built for residents, but no decision has been made on where that’ll be. The Angel centre was only … Continue reading Tonbridge Angel Centre to be Demolished Southborough News …


More Gatwick Planes: Consultation Extended

Members of the public have been given extra time to have their say about Gatwick’s expansion plans, which could double the airport’s size. Gatwick wants to spend £ 2.2 billion to upgrade an existing backup runway, which would allow many more daytime flights. The Airport says night flights would not increase. Campaigners against the Gatwick’s … Continue reading More Gatwick Planes: Consultation Extended Southborough News …


More Gatwick Planes: Consultation Deadline Today

Members of the public have just a few hours left to have their say about Gatwick’s expansion plans, which could double the airport’s size. Gatwick wants to spend £ 2.2 billion to upgrade an existing backup runway, which would allow many more daytime flights. The Airport says night flights would not increase.  Although the planning … Continue reading More Gatwick Planes: Consultation Deadline Today Southborough News …