Whats On In Tunbridge Wells Local News
Gatwick Airport Flights to Double
Environmental campaigners have said that the climate and the UK economy will suffer as a result of the final approval for a new £2 billion runway at Gatwick Airport. On Tuesday, the Court of Appeal rejected legal arguments of campaigners trying to block the expansion and refused permission for them to appeal. Opponents of Gatwick’s … Continue reading Gatwick Airport Flights to Double Southborough 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 …
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