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The Liberal Democrats who run Tunbridge Wells Borough Council say a major investment in the town's RVP shopping centre is "really crucial" despite criticism of the proposed council debt of up to £68 million needed to fund the project. In an extended interview with Southborough News, the deputy leader of the council, Justine Rutland (pictured …
Continue reading Lib Dems Push For Big Council Debt to Boost Shopping Centre
The Victorian-era Friendly Societies’ Hall in Camden Road could be saved from demolition after a dramatic intervention by the Tunbridge Wells Civic Society. The Society has made an emergency application to add the 150 year-old Hall to the national list of protected buildings, which would stop the Borough Council knocking it down. The Planning Secretary …
Continue reading Heritage Group Tries to Save Historic Snooker Hall
The Borough Council says it wants to spend up to £ 68 million of taxpayers money on new buildings including a three-screen "boutique" cinema in the centre of Tunbridge Wells. The development plans would also see the end of the Victoria Snooker Centre in Camden Road which has hosted exhibition games featuring famous names like …
Continue reading Demolition Likely for Historic Corner of Camden Road
A group of Tunbridge Wells residents has attacked the water industry regulator for not taking strong enough measures to secure water supplies in the town. The water regulator OFWAT said on Thursday it planned to fine South East Water £22 million for supply disruptions in a period ending three years ago. But local resident Jonathan …
Continue reading Regulator’s Response to SE Water Failings is “Woeful”
A dress worn by Helena Bonham-Carter in the film "Room with a View" is among dozens of stunning and intricate costumes on display for one more week at an exhibition in London. The displays are only 45 minutes away from Southborough at the Fashion and Textile Museum next to London Bridge station. The exhibition is …
Continue reading Iconic TV and Film Period Costumes on Display
A state Grammar School in Tonbridge says it's improving access for girls whose parents can't afford to pay for tutors to coach the Kent County Council 11-plus test. Weald of Kent Grammar School is to introduce its own entrance test, which will sit alongside the Kent Test as an equally valid route of entry to …
Elections are to be held next year for a brand new Tonbridge Town Council. A decision to go ahead with the extra tier of local government was taken at a meeting of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council on Tuesday. Support for a Tonbridge Town Council was strengthened by the Labour government's plans to abolish Tonbridge …
The "Dry Wells Action" Tunbridge Wells community group has condemned Monday's decision of the board of South East Water to keep its chief executive, David Hinton (pictured below), in post and says it now expects him to be given another pay rise in April. Jonathan Hawker who's Chairman of "Dry Wells Action" says he's identified …
Continue reading SE Water Boss David Hinton “Set for New Pay Rise” after 47% Increase
A chartered geologist has criticised a lack of board level technical expertise at South East Water, as investigations continue into how the taps ran dry in Tunbridge Wells in recent weeks. The geologist with long experience in the water supply industry is Charles Hedges (pictured below) and he spoke to the Southborough News YouTube channel …
Continue reading Expert is “Horrified” by Tunbridge Wells Water Systems
A chartered geologist has criticised a lack of board level technical expertise at South East Water as investigations continue into how the taps ran dry in Tunbridge Wells before Christmas. The geologist with long experience in the water supply industry is Charles Hedges (pictured below) and he spoke to the Southborough News YouTube channel last …
Continue reading Expert is “Horrified” by Tunbridge Wells Water Systems
