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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 …
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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: …
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 …
