Despite the so-called “Second Lockdown” coming into force on November 5th, which meant only essential trips were allowed away from home, Covid-19 cases have more than doubled in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells over the past month. The case rates are even worse in the north of Kent, which means all of Kent, including Southborough, is … Continue reading Local Cases of Covid-19 Surged in November Southborough News …

The mayor of Southborough, Cllr Alain Lewis, has said the new community building under construction that is currently known as the “Southborough Hub” will have a new name suggested by residents. Cllr Lewis told Southborough News: “There should be community engagement to decide on the name, so we are open to suggestions.” The latest pictures … Continue reading Wanted! New Name for Southborough Hub Southborough News …

The mayor of Southborough, Cllr Alain Lewis, has said the people of the town need to remain vigilant to keep themselves safe from the Covid-19 virus, even though there are now only a “handful” of cases in West Kent. Cllr Lewis stated: “People should socially distance in the street. If you are not wearing a … Continue reading Southborough Mayor says People Must Stay Vigilant Southborough News …

The broadcasting regulator OFCOM has today approved the opening of a new community radio station serving Tunbridge Wells, Southborough and Tonbridge which will be easily accessible on all FM radios from next year. The news delighted the dedicated volunteers at Hospital Radio Tunbridge Wells who had  put in many hours of work over the past year … Continue reading New Community FM Radio Station Approved for Tunbridge Wells Southborough News …

The sitting local Conservative MP, Greg Clark, won his seat comfortably in the General Election, receiving 55% of the votes cast and telling local media he was “thrilled” to be re-elected and “would be representing the whole community for the next five years”. The Liberal Democrat candidate, Ben Chapelard (second from left above at the … Continue reading Greg Clark returns as Local MP with 55% of Votes Southborough News …

A local residents’ group has warned that a very large area – equivalent to 250 football pitches – between the A26 and Vauxhall Lane could be opened up to development if local people fail to object strongly enough to the Borough Council’s Local Plan. The Hangman’s Hill Residents’ Association submission seen by Southborough News states … Continue reading “Thousands of New Homes” Possible in Southborough if Local Plan isn’t Opposed Southborough News …

Residents have just five days to give their verdict on a plan by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council to transform many of the fields on “green belt” land between Tonbridge and Southborough into new housing. The land in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) that is currently centred on the historic Mabledon Farm (see red … Continue reading Plan to Replace Fields with New Housing Between Southborough and Tonbridge Southborough News …

A strong turnout of around 50 local residents came out on Saturday for a hour long guided tour of the “Secrets of Southborough Common” led by Ian Johnstone (pictured below) of the Kent High Weald Partnership. The overcast weather didn’t deter residents, who were rewarded with insights into what the recent clearing of the common … Continue reading Secrets of Southborough Common Revealed Southborough News …