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Increase in council tax likely for Tunbridge Wells residents

By Rebecca_H at 18:29 on 26/01/12

It emerged this week that Tunbridge Wells residents may face a small percentage increase to their council tax bill this year. The council says a small rise will benefit its long term economic strategy and is proposing to raise its part of the council tax by 3.3 per cent. The local authority says it needs to increase the charge because of Government cuts, the rise in inflation and business rates on the properties it owns. The...
Help choose which pieces of public art should be commissioned for Tunbridge Wells

By Rebecca_H at 14:50 on 17/01/12

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council have secured external funding from developers to commission and install 3 feature pieces of public art along a shared cycle and foot path. The route begins at the centre of the town behind the Royal Victoria Shopping centre and winds through residential developments and parkland until it reaches the retail park at North Farm and the entrance to the nature reserve at Barnett's Wood. Each of the...
Nominate your local heroes in 'Love Where We Live'

By Rebecca_H at 10:17 on 17/01/12

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council 'Love Where We Live' Awards 2012 are now open for entries. Who will be the stars of the local community in 2012? It's entirely your decision! Nominate those people, groups or businesses that have made a real difference to the community in the award categories of: Green, Innovation, Individual Hero, Best Group, Charity of the Year and Lifetime Achievement. Closing date for nominations is...
Will the ice rink in Tunbridge Wells return?

By Rebecca_H at 18:43 on 12/01/12

TWBC are currently reviewing and evaluating Tunbridge Wells' first ever ice rink, which closed last weekend. Thousands of people took to the ice during the time the rink was open, and a project is now underway to analyse the customer feedback gathered during the 6 weeks it was open. Cllr Catherine Mayhew, Leisure and Economic Development Portfolio Holder said: "With 26,600 people taking to the ice this year, it is clear that...
TWBC text alert service for weather-affected services launched

By Rebecca_H at 13:05 on 06/12/11

If you need refuse and recycling information during the cold weather, then read on, as Tunbridge Wells Borough Council have launched a new text alert service which should help. Simply sign-up to the service which will send you SMS messages as and when new updates on key services are available. Just text the word SNOW to 07537 401 900 to register. This text to register will be charged at your operator's standard rate, but there is...

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£60,000 secured to commission and design new public art in Tunbridge Wells

By cas1946

God help us! If we get anything like the awful clock at the centre of the town we are doomed!

By Rebecca_H at 13:49 on 20/10/11

Got some serious artistic flair? Read on if so, as we've just heard the news that Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has secured over £60,000 of funding to commission and install three feature pieces of public art to further enhance our beautiful town. These pieces of artwork will be displayed at various points along the 21st Century Cycle Route, running from the main shopping area in the town centre, close to the Royal Victoria...
TWBC receives application to demolish old cinema site

By cas1946

I agree that this eyesore should be demolished as soon as possible - however I dread to think what...

By Rebecca_H at 15:49 on 07/11/11

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council today confirmed it has received an application to demolish the derelict ABC cinema site in the centre of town. The application was submitted by Bellhouse Joseph - owners of the site - who are seeking permission to demolish the existing building. It has stood empty for more than ten years when the Odeon cinema shut its doors for the final time. Since then, it has changed hands a number of...
Fierce TWBC opposition to Greg Clark's UK-wide planning reforms

By cas1946

How strange that our MP is so keen on development with very little guidance when he was so against...

By Rebecca_H at 16:50 on 13/10/11

According to several reports today, Greg Clark MP has suffered a backlash against his controversial planning reforms from within his own seat here in Tunbridge Wells. The Telegraph states that the Conservative-controlled Tunbridge Wells Borough Council yesterday voted to accept a report from its own planning officials calling for reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework. The study will now be sent to Mr Clark, who is...
Tunbridge Wells allotment rates to double from 2013

By LGWcommuter

If we are to pay double then I would want the council to do the following for allotment...

By Rebecca_H at 08:59 on 07/11/11

It's predicted that Tunbridge Wells Borough Council will significantly increase charges to rent allotment space in the town from 2013. A report issued last week by Peter Every, Parks & Sports Team Leader, indicates the costs will increase by as much as 113%. Currently in Tunbridge Wells there are 587 tenanted allotment plots, and there is always a high level of demand for them - currently 180 people are waiting for...
Overnight car parking charges for Tunbridge Wells?

By carygrace

Great idea. Drive even more people away from Tunbridge Wells, this time in the evening as well as...

By Rebecca_H at 13:58 on 03/11/11

Plans to charge for overnight parking are being weighed up by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. A range of ideas to raise extra cash from parking were discussed at a meeting of the council's economy and governance select committee on Tuesday evening. The introduction of overnight parking charges was seen by councillors as one of the most viable options. The fees, if adopted, would apply to all town centre car parks that stay...

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hello just received renewal for zone c parking permit tunbridge wells last year it was £20 and this year its gone up 100 % to £40 , how...

By oakley1970 at 21:03 on 17/12/11
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The Tourist Information Centre is apparently under threat of closure by the Council. What do you think? Email comments and concerns - and apply for...

By Rebecca_H at 13:05 on 01/07/11
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What do you think should happen to Grosvenor and Hilbert Park in Tunbridge Wells? Here's how to have your say! The Council has sent a questionnaire...

By ClaudiaTW at 12:46 on 28/04/11
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Vote of 'no confidence' passed on Cllr Roy Bullock by TW Tories http://tinyurl.com/2efx9fk

By Rebecca_H at 13:37 on 09/12/10
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CREATIVE FUN WITH FABRIC Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery would like to invite local teenagers and families to dig out some interesting fabrics...

By jennyb1 at 19:46 on 02/08/10
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