Whats On In Tunbridge Wells Local News
Abolition of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Confirmed
Elections will take place next year for a powerful new West Kent council which will replace four existing local authorities. The West Kent Unitary Authority will cover the area currently run by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Maidstone Borough, Tonbridge and Malling Borough and Sevenoaks District Council. On Thursday, the Labour government confirmed its plans to … Continue reading Abolition of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Confirmed Southborough News …
Summer Maths Programme Launched to Prevent Summer Learning Loss and Build Confidence
Mathnasium in Tunbridge Wells has now launched a special Summer Programme designed to help children retain and strengthen maths skills over the long summer break through personalised learning and confidence-building…
Southborough Votes On Neighbourhood Plan
People in Southborough and High Brooms are being asked vote “yes” in a vote on the town’s Neighbourhood Development Plan to endorse many years of hard work by local volunteers in putting it together. The referendum takes place on Thursday 18th June 2026 in the usual polling stations. All towns and parishes are encouraged to … Continue reading Southborough Votes On Neighbourhood Plan Southborough News …
Liberal Democrats Win Big in Council Vote 2026
The Liberal Democrats remain in charge of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council with an increased majority. The Lib Dems have won 11 seats: Culverden, Pantiles, Paddock Wood, Park, Rusthall, Southborough (2), Sherwood (2), St John’s and St James’ all went Lib Dem. There were no victories for either the Greens or Reform. The Conservative vote share … Continue reading Liberal Democrats Win Big in Council Vote 2026 Southborough News …
South East Water’s Boss Resigns
The chief executive of South East Water, David Hinton, has resigned from his job after months of criticism of the firm’s failures in Tunbridge Wells. South East Water said David Hinton (pictured below) had decided to step down but would remain in post “to allow an orderly transition over the summer period”. The company said: … Continue reading South East Water’s Boss Resigns Southborough News …
Cinema Plan is Top Election Issue
The Liberal Democrat plan to take on a council debt of £68 million to finance town centre development work appears to have turned into the major local election issue for voters who make their choice tomorrow (Thursday 7th). The Conservative candidate in Sherwood, Christian Atwood, told Southborough News today: “A lot of people are against … Continue reading Cinema Plan is Top Election Issue Southborough News …
SE Water Failures were “Forseeable and Preventable”
A new expert report has said that South East Water was wrong to blame its failures in Tunbridge Wells at the end of last year on a bad batch of chemicals and unusual fresh water supplies. A detailed report by the government agency, the Drinking Water Inspectorate or DWI, into the collapse of the supply … Continue reading SE Water Failures were “Forseeable and Preventable” Southborough News …
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- Former Council Leader says RVP Debt Plan “Likely to Fail” as Council Denies it Misled Meeting
by southboroughnews on October 30, 2026 at 8:57 pmTunbridge Wells Borough Council says auditors have not given specific approval for its plan to use a 50 year loan to fund the £27m Palm Court renovation, even though a council official recently appeared to suggest that the auditors were indeed on board. Senior council finance official Jane Fineman told an October meeting that “the … Continue reading Former Council Leader says RVP Debt Plan “Likely to Fail” as Council Denies it Misled Meeting
- Tunbridge Wells Council Explains £ 23 million Loan for Shopping Centre Revamp
by southboroughnews on October 23, 2026 at 8:03 amTunbridge Wells Borough Council says that upgrades to its shopping centre will mean higher revenues from parking fees and “new retailers paying higher rents than the current occupiers of the space.” The council has revealed that it expects parking charges in the newly refurbished Royal Victoria Place (RVP) shopping centre car park to rise by … Continue reading Tunbridge Wells Council Explains £ 23 million Loan for Shopping Centre Revamp
- Tonbridge Gets New Leisure Centre with No Debt
by southboroughnews on October 21, 2026 at 12:26 pmTonbridge and Malling Borough Councillors have unanimously given the final go ahead to the building of a new Angel Leisure Centre in Tonbridge. The project involves spending £ 20.6 million but no borrowing is required, with council reserves being used instead. Conservative Council leader, Matt Boughton, said: “In itself this is a remarkable achievement and … Continue reading Tonbridge Gets New Leisure Centre with No Debt
- Mike Martin MP Argues More Homes Don’t Lead to Water Shortages
by southboroughnews on October 17, 2026 at 7:30 amThe MP for Tunbridge Wells has been accused of hiding the true impact of house building by stating that new homes were adding only 1% to the local housing stock when a 33% rise in households in the next 16 years is now planned. Mike Martin MP was involved in a discussion on BBC Radio … Continue reading Mike Martin MP Argues More Homes Don’t Lead to Water Shortages
- Mini-Rebellion By Liberal Democrat Councillors
by southboroughnews on October 15, 2026 at 7:44 pmFive Liberal Democrats defied their party leaders at a full council meeting on Wednesday night and failed to back the leadership’s decision to halt work on setting up a Town Council for Tunbridge Wells. But the Lib Dem leadership still won the vote 18-15. Leader Ben Chapelard (pictured below) had surprised the town by proposing … Continue reading Mini-Rebellion By Liberal Democrat Councillors
