Local News - Speldhurst Parish Council, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells

Great British Spring Clean 17th March - 2nd April

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

This year, Keep Britain Tidy are marking The Great British Spring Clean by asking communities to pledge to fill as many bags of litter as po...

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Posted: 10 Mar 23

An Update on Langton Pavilion Café

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Firstly, we would like to thank everyone who has contacted us with feedback about Langton Pavilion Café. Your feedback has been inval...

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Posted: 10 Mar 23

Speldhurst Parish Council Statement - Langton Pavilion Café

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Speldhurst Parish Council would like to express our sincere disappointment that it has not been possible to renew the operating license for...

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Posted: 3 Mar 23

Kent County Council Community Services public consultation

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Please read this update which we have received from Kent County Council (KCC) - it may affact community services in your neighbourhood. K...

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Posted: 22 Feb 23

Local elections 4th May - photo ID needed

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Did you know you will need Photo ID to vote in the local elections on 4th May? This year, Speldhurst Parish residents can vote to ele...

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Posted: 21 Feb 23

Local Business Owners - please read

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Several local businesses have expressed concern about persistent emails or texts they have received from an organisation called Parish UK, a...

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Posted: 21 Feb 23

Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon Sunday 19th February

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

A reminder that Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon takes place between 09.30 and 12.30 this Sunday 19th Feb, and there will be some road closure...

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Posted: 14 Feb 23

Road Traffic Accidents A264 Ashurst Road

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

A resident from Stone Cross on the A264 Ashurst Road told us today that there have been 3 road traffic accidents at that location in the...

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Posted: 14 Feb 23

King's Coronation Road Closure for Street Parties

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

If you are planning a street party to celebrate the King's Coronation over the bank holiday weekend of 6th-8th May, please note that the...

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Posted: 13 Feb 23

Roadworks update - Speldhurst Road, Southborough

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We have had the following update from SGN about the roadworks on Speldhurst Road, Southborough: Urgent work to replace a section of our ga...

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Posted: 31 Jan 23

Citizen's Advice Energy Saving Information Talk 9th January

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We are hosting an energy saving information talk by Citizen's Advice at Langton Green Pavilion next Monday 9th January at 2pm. Speciali...

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Posted: 6 Jan 23

Christmas Office Closure

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

The parish council office is now closed for Christmas, re-opening on Tuesday 3rd January. We will monitor emails and check the council mobil...

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Posted: 23 Dec 22

Double yellow line proposal - Speldhurst

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

KCC has made a proposal to install double yellow lines in Speldhurst, at the junctions of Cobhams and Barden Road, and Ferbies and Langton R...

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Posted: 21 Dec 22

Road closure update - Speldhurst Road, Southborough

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Scottish Gas Network has sent the following update about the ongoing road closure on Speldhurst Road, Southborough: Urgent work to replace...

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Posted: 12 Dec 22

KCC Public Protection Scam alerts newsletter

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

KCC's latest scam alerts newsletter is now available to view on our Community Safety & Policing page. Sadly, the number of scammers...

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Posted: 15 Nov 22

Public Satisfaction Survey - Highways & Transport Services

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

KCC has asked us to publicise the following: This year, for the fifth year running, Kent County Council is taking part in the NHT Public ...

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Posted: 14 Nov 22

Autumn E-Newsletter out now

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Our Autumn E-newsletter - featuring highlights from a productive few months - is out now. Hard copies can be posted on request so do let us ...

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Posted: 11 Nov 22

South Eastern Trains strike action - 5th, 7th & 9th November

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Please note, if you are planning to use train transport during the next week and are not already aware: South Eastern have emailed to let u...

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Posted: 4 Nov 22

KCC Public Protection Update

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Please see the latest news from Kent County Council Public Protection team: ALERT! Cold Callers Active in Kent (mailchi.mp)

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Posted: 28 Oct 22

TWBC Electoral System Public Consultation

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

TWBC have released an Electoral System Consultation, which considers the issue of whether to continuing electing Borough Councillors by thir...

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Posted: 19 Oct 22

PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCIES – COULD IT BE YOU?

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

We have two Parish Councillor vacancies to fill through co-option and would love to hear from anyone interested in this role. Our criteria i...

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Posted: 12 Oct 22

Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Newsletter

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Kent Police have shared the latest newsletter from Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott. This includes a link to a survey you ca...

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Posted: 26 Sep 22

Tourism networking event for local businesses

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

An invitation to local businesses from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council: The Economic Development Team would like to invite local businesse...

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Posted: 23 Sep 22

Road Closure - Franks Hollow Road, Speldhurst - 19th September 2022 for 5 days

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Kent County Council have sent the following road closure information (the start date is subject to change due to the funeral of HM Queen Eli...

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Posted: 14 Sep 22

Road Closure Details - Hospice in the Weald 10k Run 18th September 2022

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Temporary Road Closure – Hospice In The Weald 10k Run – from 18 September 2022 for up to 1 day We have been sent the followi...

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Posted: 13 Sep 22

A message from the Chair on the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen was much loved, and provided stability and servitude ...

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Posted: 9 Sep 22

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Update - Cancellation of Parish Council Activities

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Please note, due to the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II all standard Parish Council meetings & activities will be cancelled until furt...

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Posted: 9 Sep 22

Crime Prevention Drop-in Clinic - Tuesday 6th September

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

PCSO Gemma Gilbert and Crime Prevention Officer Miles Booth will hold their next Crime Prevention drop-in session on Tuesday 6th September f...

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Posted: 2 Sep 22

Scam Calls and Doorstep Fraud Advice

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

The latest news from Kent County Council Public Protection gives advice about a Household Support Fund scam currently circulating in Kent. ...

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Posted: 23 Aug 22

Temporary Road Closure - Bentham Hill, Speldhurst - 23rd August 2022 for 3 days between 08.00hrs and 18.00hrs

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

The road will be closed outside Bentham Hill House. The alternative route is via Bentham Hill, Stockland Green Road, Speldhurst Road, Kibble...

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Posted: 2 Aug 22

Temporary Road Closure Penshurst Road - 20th August

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Kent Highways have advised us of the following road closure: This is to let you know that, as part of the on-going maintenance and improv...

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Posted: 2 Aug 22

Reduced office hours week commencing 18th July

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.uk

Please note that the council office is likely to operate reduced opening hours as the hot weather continues this week. We will open as usual...

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Posted: 18 Jul 22

Road Closure 7th July - The Green and Speldhurst Road, Langton Green

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

KCC have advised us that they will be undertaking road works for around 3 days from the 7th July. This is likely to affect traffic flow at L...

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Posted: 4 Jul 22

Crime prevention drop-in clinic - 13th June 2022

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

PCSO Gemma Gilbert and Crime Prevention Officer Miles Booth will hold their next Crime Prevention drop-in session on 13th June from 12-2pm a...

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Posted: 10 Jun 22

Emergency road closure - Speldhurst Road, Langton Green

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

We've just seen that the road is closed by Winston Scott Avenue. Please note that, amongst others, this will affect parents on the Lan...

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Posted: 24 May 22

My Community Voice - a new crime prevention service

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

Local Crime Prevention Officer Miles Booth has asked us to share details of My Community Voice - a new messaging service from Kent Police de...

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Posted: 17 May 22

The Rude Mechanicals in Langton Green - 1st June

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

Don't forget to buy your tickets for this year's Rude Mechanicals open air production. Rude Mechanicals are an independent touring c...

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Posted: 9 May 22

Crime Prevention Drop-in Clinic - Wednesday 11th May

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

DON'T FORGET: the next community safety drop-in clinic will take place on Wednesday 11th May between 12noon and 2.00pm. Crime Preventio...

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Posted: 9 May 22

Community Safety drop-in clinic 11th May

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

The next community safety drop-in clinic will take place on Wednesday 11th May between 12noon and 2.00pm. Crime Prevention Officer Miles Boo...

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Posted: 4 May 22

Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

TWBC have asked us to share some info about the Tunbridge Wells Literary festival. This takes place from Friday 29th April until Monday 2nd ...

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Posted: 25 Apr 22

TWBC Support for Ukraine page

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council have added a page to their website that gives comprehensive information about how you can support Ukrainian ...

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Posted: 10 Apr 22

Speldhurst Parish Council Spring Newsletter

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

Our Spring 2022 Newsletter is out now! Read it here or pick up a hard copy from Speldhurst Community Shop, Groombridge Farm Shop or Langtons...

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Posted: 25 Mar 22

REMINDER; ANNUAL PARISH MEETING MONDAY 28TH MARCH

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

Don't forget to book your place at this year’s annual parish meeting at Langton Green Village Hall on Monday 28th March. As the na...

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Posted: 23 Mar 22

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - COMMUNITY POLICING

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

Don't forget to book your place at this year’s annual parish meeting at Langton Green Village Hall on Monday 28th March. As the na...

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Posted: 14 Mar 22

Scheduled Road Closures in Speldhurst Parish

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

KCC have advised of the following road closures affecting Speldhurst Parish: Temporary Road Closure - Barden Road, Speldhurst - 15th March...

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Posted: 9 Mar 22

Important Message from the Trustees of Langton Green Village Hall

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

Please take a moment to read this important message from the Trustees of Langton Green Village Hall: Langton Green Village Hall is situate...

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Posted: 28 Feb 22

💚💙DEFIBRILLATOR INSTALLATION💚💙

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

We would love to hear from any local electricians who'd be willing to take on some pro bono work to help us install lifesaving equip...

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Posted: 28 Feb 22

Community Safety drop-in clinic 28th February

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

PCSO Miles Booth will hold his next community safety and crime prevention clinic on Monday 28th February from 12noon-2.00pm at Speldhurst Vi...

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Posted: 23 Feb 22

Annual Parish Meeting 28th March

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

We are busy planning this year’s annual parish meeting which will take place at Langton Green Village Hall on Monday 28th March. As th...

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Posted: 21 Feb 22

Local Government Boundary Commission - wards public consultation

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Katie Neve

Please be aware that there is a consultation running until 21st March on the re-ordering of wards in Tunbridge Wells Borough. This is releva...

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Posted: 15 Feb 22

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