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How to Become a Parish Councillor in 2025
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.ukAre you interested in getting more involved with your local community in 2025? Then we’d like to hear from you. We currently have a v...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 21 Jan 25 -
Completion on the purchase of Speldhurst Chapel
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.ukGood news - we completed on our purchase of Speldhurst Chapel on 3rd December. On that same day we also signed a lease with Speldhurst Commu...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 11 Dec 24 -
St John's & St James' Better Streets Consultation - Deadline 9th December
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.ukOn Monday, Borough Councillor Matthew Sankey spoke at our full council meeting about the Better Streets for St John's and St James' ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 5 Dec 24 -
Emergency Planning Resources - now available via our website
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.ukWe have updated our Community Safety & Police page to include information resources about how to plan for an emergency. From infectious ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 29 Nov 24 -
Christmas Jumper Recycling
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.ukDo you have a christmas jumper you no longer wear? The accompanying photo gives details of an upcoming jumper recycling scheme at Southborou...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Nov 24 -
🔥Bonfires🔥
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.ukWe have received further reports about residents' bonfires, particularly those burning materials that create strong fumes. The accompany...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 20 Nov 24 -
Teddy Mayor Christmas Toy Appeal
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.ukPlease see the accompanying photo for more details about Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's 2024 Teddy Mayor Christmas Toy Appeal.
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 15 Nov 24 -
â›”Road closure - Speldhurst Road, Southboroughâ›”
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Katie Neve - clerk@speldhurstparishcouncil.gov.ukA road closure is showing up on Speldhurst Parish Council
Posted: 4 Oct 24
Council office opening hours
Please be aware that for the time being our clerking team might not always be in the council office during the advertised opening hours. As ...
Kent Police & Crime Commissioner Annual Survey
The Police and Crime Commisioner for Kent has asked us to share his annual policing survey with residents. The quickest way for people to ...
Major Yorks Road Closure Update
We have received the following update from Kent County Council about the road works on Major Yorks Road: "The road closure is due to...
An update on public footpaths in Speldhurst parish
We are currently dealing with several reports about issues on footpaths around the parish. In particlular, footpath WT80 - which leads from ...
Current and upcoming road works affecting Speldhurst parish
Kent County Council (KCC) have informed us of several upcoming road closures including the following: 9-11 Sept, Burnt House Lane, Speldh...
SPC/LGCSA Statement
A planning application from the Football Foundation via LGCSA for a 3G pitch at Langton Green will be reviewed by TWBC in the coming weeks. ...
Damaged Stile on Footpath WT80
We've received a number of reports about a dangerous stile on footpath WT80 leading from Lower Green towards Shadwell Woods. To update r...
An update on the LGCSA 3G Planning Application at Langton Green
We've been informed that the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Planning Committee will be considering the Langton Green Community Sports A...
Scheduled Road Closures This Summer
We have had a number of advance road closure notifications through from Kent County Council this week. The main one to be aware of is for 6...
Scriventon Farm - New Planning Application ref no. 24/01278/FULL
Speldhurst Parish Council has been asked by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) to comment on behalf of the parish on a new planning appl...
Maintaining Clear Footpaths - a Parish Effort
Our Groundsman Len has been busy this week cutting back the worst of the overgrowth in the alleyways connecting Farnham Lane, Mercers Newlan...
Langton Green Footpaths and Alleyways
Never let it be said that Len the Groundsman is afraid of getting his hands (or face) dirty! Today he has been cutting back the overgrowth ...
Langton Green Rec - children's playground now open
We are pleased to let you know that the wasps have gone and we have safely re-opened the children's playground at Langton Green Recreati...
MP Surgery Langton Green Village Hall Friday 17th May
We've been advised that the Rt Hon Greg Clark MP is holding a surgery at Langton Green Village Hall between 1pm and 3pm this Friday 17t...
Langton Green Rec - Children's Playground Closed
We are sorry to report that we have had to close the children's playground at Langton Green Recreation Ground for the time being, as the...
The Annual Parish Meeting and the KALC Community Award
Presenting the Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) Community Award is a part of the Annual Parish Meeting that we look forward to ever...
Why come to our Annual Parish Meeting on Monday 29th April?
One of the reasons we find our Annual Parish Meeting so worthwhile is the half hour our parish councillors get to spend meeting and chatting...
Annual Parish Meeting - Monday 29th April
It’s been a busy year for the parish council, and we would love to tell you about it at our Annual Parish Meeting. Meet us in person, ...
LOST PROPERTY - 16-25 RAILCARD
Have you or someone you know lost a 16-25 railcard, issued to a young female by Leeds Travel Centre, valid until November 2024? This was...
SGN road works - A264 Langton Road
As you might know, SGN were due to re-start work to replace gas pipes on the A264 Langton Road this week, however, the start date has now be...
Work at Pocket Park, Roopers, Thursday 29th February
Today our Tree Surgeon is clearing more Cherry Laurel from Pocket Park in Roopers. Here is some more information: We are trying to encour...
An update on the LGCSA 3G Planning Application at Langton Green
Our Planning Committee met and considered Langton Green Community Sports Association's planning application for a 3G pitch for the first...
Langton Green Community Sports Association 3G Planning Application Update
We have received a number of questions from residents about how long they have to comment on the 3G planning application. In answer to the...
Public Meetings - 3G Pitch at Langton Green
Residents are welcome to attend one of the following public meetings when Langton Green Community Sports Association's planning applicat...
3G Planning application at Langton Green Recreation Ground
Langton Green Community Sports Association (LGCSA) has submitted a planning application for a 3G artifical grass pitch adjacent to the recre...
Public footpath issues to be aware of when out walking in Speldhurst parish
Many people have reported the same issues on public footpaths in Speldhurst parish recently. Here is an update on some of the most critical:...
Sheep on the A264/Groombridge Hill
We have had several reports from residents about Cameroon sheep in the road on the A264/ Groombridge Hill. The same sheep have also been sp...
Langton Pavilion Community Hub
We are delighted to announce that at Full Council on Monday 8th January, Parish Councillors voted in favour of the establishment of Langton ...
Made in Kent Radio - media lab for young people
Made in Kent Radio has sent us details of their Media Lab for young people aged 11-18. Made in Kent Radio is thrilled to announce the lau...
Pop-up clinic: Covid-19 and Flu vaccines
A message from NHS Comms for residents of Tunbridge Wells: "Tunbridge Wells pop-up clinic for vaccines A pop-up clinic offering C...
Parish Councillor Vacancy - join us!
If you think you might be interested in getting more involved with your local community, we want to hear from you. We currently have a vaca...
Make Use of Our Electric Charge Points This Christmas
If you're hosting friends and family this Christmas, and they have an electric vehicle but you have no charge point, here's a remind...
Parish councillor vacancy - you still have time to apply
A reminder that there is still time to get in touch if you think you might be interested in getting more involved with your local community....
Could you be a parish councillor?
If you think you might be interested in getting more involved with your local community, we want to hear from you. We currently have a vaca...
UPDATE - Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Application
If you were unable to register and comment on Gatwick Airport's northern runway application because of a technical fault on the Planning...
Speldhurst Chapel Project - Community Share Offer Launch
Speldhurst Chapel Project will soon launch its community share offer and fund raise forworks at the Chapel, to enable the Shop and Post Offi...
Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Application - Planning Inspectorate website issues
If you tried and failed to access the Planning Inspectorate website yesterday to comment on Gatwick Airport's Northern Runway Applicatio...
An update from the Air Traffic Committee - Gatwick Airport 2nd runway proposal
You may already be aware that Gatwick Airport is proposing to expand its current facilities and, in essence, plans to bring its northern run...
Cleaner Needed - Langton Green Pavilion
We are looking for someone to take on twice weekly cleans at Langton Green Pavilion. We are happy to hear from individuals and established c...
Speldhurst Road, Langton Green - Road Closure Update
SGN have been in touch today with the following update: Our Engineering work was completed on Friday and we have begun work to reinstate t...
Road Closure Speldhurst Road, Langton Green
We had frequent contact with SGN and Kent County Council (KCC) last week regarding the emergency road closure on Speldhurst Road, Langton Gr...
Kent Police Annual Policing Survey
The 2023 annual policing survey is now live: Annual Policing Survey 2023 (smartsurvey.co.uk)