The Labour government has announced that Kent will not be “fast-tracked” for a mayor and devolution. The Kent County Council elections are now set to go ahead as planned in May. Reacting to the news, the leader of Kent County Council, Roger Gough said: “I am astonished by this decision and bitterly disappointed that residents … Continue reading County Council Elections Due in May Southborough News …

The 16th Century “Weavers” building which was most recently a tea room, pub and restaurant is set to be converted into a family home. A planning application has been made to refurbish the original parts of the grade II listed building, while demolishing 20th Century additions and building two new semi-detached houses. The building on … Continue reading Weavers Tea Room Site to be Housing Southborough News …

The Conservative controlled Kent County Council has voted to ask the Labour government to cancel the county elections set to be held in May. The decision was taken by the cabinet of the County Council on Thursday afternoon. Kent Conservatives have also applied for a “fast track” path which would mean the abolition of Tunbridge … Continue reading Tunbridge Wells Borough On Course For Abolition Southborough News …

Repairs to the clock of St Peter’s Church in Southborough mean it is partially back in action after falling silent for many months. The clock that looks out over the famous cricket pitch has again been striking every hour since it was repaired on Thursday. St Peter’s is the oldest church in Southborough and was … Continue reading St. Peter’s Church Clock Strikes Again Southborough News …

Many residents have expressed their disappointment about the recent removal of the dedicated recycling areas for bottles and cans in the Tonbridge Sainsbury’s car park, while a spokesperson for the UK Glass industry has also expressed regret. The decision was taken by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, which says it hopes to save £100,000 a … Continue reading Glass Industry says Removal of Tonbridge Bottle Banks is “A Shame” Southborough News …

The parliamentary seat of Tonbridge is seeing a hard fought battle for votes, in sharp contrast to the last General Election five years ago when the Conservatives dominated and took a 64% share of votes. A poll this week from Electoral Calculus suggests that the Conservative vote share in Tonbridge could fall to just 32%. … Continue reading “Very Close” Tonbridge General Election Race Southborough News …

The three main political parties in Tunbridge Wells all say they have a good chance of winning the seat, despite the fact that the constituency has been held by the Conservatives since it was formed in 1974. The Liberal Democrats have focused sizable resources on Tunbridge Wells as a key target seat, having just won … Continue reading Tunbridge Wells General Election Winner is Hard to Predict Southborough News …

Residents in central Tunbridge Wells say they are “fed up” and “frustrated” by the failure of local councillors to sort out the problems they face due to the town centre’s traffic restrictions. Local people looking for parking in the streets they live in must do a mile long diversionary loop involving 3 sets of traffic … Continue reading Residents are “Fed Up” as Traffic Scheme sees Fines for Drivers Exceed £1 million Southborough News …