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Hello [#Email Address#]
Here is your weekly update from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council |
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 | Upcoming changes for local authorities
The Government has confirmed that plans for Local Government Reorganisation in Kent will continue, with new unitary councils now expected to be introduced in 2029.
The announcement means residents across Kent will be served by a new council structure, replacing the current two-tier system of county and district councils. However, the government has not yet decided which of the five proposed options for new council boundaries across Kent will be taken forward. A decision on the preferred option is expected early next year.
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 | Energy Support Payments
The Government has announced a new £100 Energy Support Payment to help households with rising energy costs as part of the 2026 Autumn Budget.
Eligible residents who pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit will receive the payment automatically into their bank account. Eligible residents who do not pay by Direct Debit will be able to apply for the payment through a process that will be announced by the Government and local councils in due course.
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 | Don't wait for an election to register to vote
Are you registered to vote? It takes only a few minutes and is the first step on the way to having your say on how both local and national government is run.
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 | Do you drive an EV? Or maybe you prefer to cycle...
Or do you walk to work? We'd like to know how you travel as part of our annual climate change survey. By taking part, you'll help shape our future sustainability and climate action projects.
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| Garden of remembrance
This year, a Garden of Remembrance will be created on the lawns opposite The Amelia Scott to mark the service and sacrifice of those who have served their country.
Among the first crosses to be placed is one commemorating Private William Vidler of Hawkenbury, the first person from Tunbridge Wells to be killed in the First World War. Private Vidler, of the Royal Marines Light Infantry, who lost his life on 6 August 1914 when HMS Amphion struck a German-laid mine and sank near the Thames Estuary.
Residents wishing to remember a loved one are invited to place a cross in the garden. Crosses are available from the Poppy Appeal stand in Royal Victoria Place and from cadets supporting the appeal over the coming weekends.
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Your food waste is collected weekly on the same day as your recycling or household waste collection; it may be collected at a different time of the day.
Got an awkward or bulky item to dispose of? Our bulky waste collection service will remove heavy or large items too big to fit in your bin. To visit the household waste recycling centre at North Farm you must book a slot in advance using the Kent County Council booking system.
Remember you can put old batteries out during your recycling collection week and small electrical items and textiles on your household waste collection week.
Check our waste and recycling pages for more information. |
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Join The Amelia Scott for an afternoon to talk and walk our way through grief and remembrance. The event will include a film, a discussion, poetry, stories, a nature walk and a talk by Evie King, author of From Ashes To Admin. An opportunity to come together with other people affected by bereavement and share common experience.
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Move, Rest and Connect, Accessible Retreat - Paddock Wood, Kent with Mobilates CIC 6 hours Meet fellow chronic illness warriors and allow for a special afternoon of body, mind and soul nourishment. Enjoy companionship with gorgeous food, beautiful, like-minded (and bodied!) people, gentle movement, inclusive activities and time out for your mind. You can expect to sample some accessible movement classes including Pilates and Yoga, relaxation, a yummy dinner, plenty of breaks and time to socialise and of course have fun!
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Would you like to let thousands of people across the borough know about your event? Tell us about it and we'll do our best to include it in a future update. |
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Up to three recent planning applications within 400 metres of your property are listed below. |
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[#Over 3 Apps#]
We can only show a limited number of planning applications in this newsletter and it may not include everything near your property. A full list of recently validated planning applications can be found on our website. |
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Your Councillors [#Ward#] |
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Local Councillors are elected by the community to decide how the council should carry out its various activities. They represent public interest as well as individuals living within the ward.
View your ward councillor's details on our website. |
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Consultations and Engagement |
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[#Consultations#]
You can access our consultations on Talking Point. |
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Licensing Public Notices
[#Notices#]
Anyone may make a representation or a comment, find out more on our Licensing Public Notices webpage. |
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Kent County Council look after the county's highways and roads and are responsible for issuing permits and licences for road closures. Kent County Council publish an online map of planned roadworks in the area. |
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Find out the latest business news, funding, tips, services offered and business events from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and its partners via our website, quarterly newsletters, #TWBiz for all and #TWTourismBiz for the tourism sector. |
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| The Assembly Hall Theatre send out a regular email with announcements about the latest shows, offers and discounts. |
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