Just hours after Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council voted against taking forward a Local Plan based on Labour’s new housing targets, the council were overruled by the government. The housing minister sent a letter to council leader, ordering the local council to put the plan forward for public consultation anyway. Council leader Matt Boughton said: … Continue reading Council Decision Overturned By Government Southborough News …

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 …

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 …

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 …