First Half of Huge Council Shopping Centre Loan Nears Approval

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has given more details of the case for its £ 27 million project to update the Palm Court area of the Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre ahead of a scrutiny meeting on Monday. But concerns remain that the council will not get the returns it expects, creating a risk that council …

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Lib Dems Push For Big Council Debt to Boost Shopping Centre

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 …

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